“Pakistan is open for business,” Usman Shaukat Highlights Industrial & Service Strengths”
RAWALPINDI, SEPT 3: /DNA/ -The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) proudly marked Pakistan’s presence at the Global SME Summit in Davos, the world’s largest international platform dedicated to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
RCCI President Mr. Usman Shaukat participated as Guest of Honor at the Welcome Networking Apéro, where he represented Pakistan’s dynamic business community before global leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
The Summit serves as a premier forum to strengthen international collaboration among SMEs and to highlight their critical role as engines of sustainable economic growth.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Shaukat underscored the importance of empowering SMEs through cross-border partnerships and innovation-driven initiatives. “Pakistan is open for business,” he affirmed, emphasizing the country’s diverse industrial and service sectors.
During his engagements, Mr. Shaukat highlighted Pakistan’s economic outlook, the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), and ongoing government initiatives to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). He noted, “From Rawalpindi’s pharmaceutical and IT clusters to Sialkot’s surgical and sports industries, and Gujrat’s fan and ceramic sectors, Pakistan’s SME sector forms the backbone of our economy.”
On the sidelines of the Summit, Mr. Shaukat met with Ms. Sadaf Khan, Deputy Ambassador at the Embassy of Pakistan in Switzerland, to discuss avenues for strengthening bilateral trade and investment. He also presented a commemorative memento to Mr. Roger Leitner, President of the Swiss Asian Chamber of Commerce, at the reception media wall.
The Global SME Summit in Davos continues to provide a unique platform for dialogue, partnerships, and knowledge exchange. By bringing together stakeholders from across industries and regions, the Summit aims to drive innovation, foster resilience, and enhance global competitiveness in the SME sector.
