Islamabad: Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, highlighted the pivotal role of overseas Pakistanis in enhancing investment and economic growth by acting as a bridge to international markets. He delivered these remarks in Islamabad during a luncheon with a delegation from the New York Chamber of Small Business Corp. USA, led by Syed Alamdar Hussain Shah.

According to Senate of Pakistan, Gilani emphasized the importance of overseas Pakistanis as ambassadors and vital links to innovation, technology, and investment opportunities. He welcomed the delegation’s visit as a significant step towards expanding economic cooperation and creating new investment avenues. The Chairman Senate expressed appreciation for the delegation’s proactive engagement with lawmakers and the local business community.

Gilani accepted with humility a citation presented to him during the event, viewing it as a tribute to Pakistan’s democratic institutions and the role of overseas Pakistanis. He underscored the importance of trust in economic relations, stating that mutual confidence between nations is strengthened through investment and trade. The delegation’s visit, he noted, demonstrated confidence in Pakistan’s economic potential.

The Chairman Senate outlined Pakistan’s investment potential, citing its young population, strategic location, and ongoing government reforms aimed at improving the business environment. He highlighted the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council in enhancing coordination for investors.

Emphasizing Parliament’s role in economic development, Gilani reiterated the Senate’s commitment to promoting legislation that supports entrepreneurship and job creation. He advocated for a continuous dialogue between lawmakers and the global Pakistani community to better understand their aspirations.

Concluding his remarks, Gilani called for transforming goodwill into investment and expressed confidence in the delegation’s potential to strengthen economic cooperation and bilateral business linkages between Pakistan and overseas entrepreneurs.