7 December 2010
Press Release
The Chamber is very pleased to announce that Hon Tim Groser, Minister of Trade, Minister of Conservation, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues (International Negotiations) New Zealand delivered a talk on Trade Opportunities between New Zealand and Pakistan on Saturday 27 November 2010 at Eden Park, Auckland.
The event was attended by Hon Syed Ibne Abbas, High Commissioner for Pakistan; Hon Dr. Ashraf Choudhary MP Labour and several key business persons and professionals from New Zealand and Pakistan communities of New Zealand.
The programme began by everyone observing one minute silence in the memory of 29 killed as a result of Pike River Mining Tragedy.
Trade Minister Hon Tim Groser mentioned that New Zealand had expanded its trade and commerce ties from a single country [when New Zealand had 90% of its trade with UK 40 years ago] to the most parts of the world during the last 40 years’ time! The Minister elaborated that today’s trading ties of New Zealand with the other countries were seeded 15-20 years ago; hence, as the Minister added, the development in trading ties between New Zealand and Pakistan shall be a steady and a long term process. The Minister however acknowledged that development in the trading ties between New Zealand and Pakistan was very important for New Zealand. The Minister also acknowledged that in today’s dynamic and ever-changing world, things could advance sooner than anticipated. The Minister in his talk provided an overview of New Zealand’s trading strategic focus, such as recent developments in trade and commerce between New Zealand and Russia.
Hon Dr Asharf Choudhary complimented the Minister for his good work and acknowledged that the Minister continued to build upon some of the key strategies and policies of the past [Labour] government.
Hon Syed Ibne Abbas, High Commissioner for Pakistan admired the Minister for signing a number of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the other countries. In his word of thanks, the High Commissioner thanked the Minister for delivering the talk and spending his value able time with the Chamber. The High Commissioner also thanked Hon Dr Ashraf Choudhary for his continuing contribution towards the New Zealand Ethnic communities. The High Commissioner acknowledged and thanked Pakistan – New Zealand Chamber of Businesses and Professionals for organizing the event. Finally, the High Commissioner thanked all the participants for attending and supporting the programme.
The net-working took place after the talk. The Minister was introduced to the invitees who exchanged their views with the Minister.
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