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DUBLIN, June 13 (Alliance News): Pakistan’s Ambassador to Ireland, Aisha Farooqi, met with the Chief Executive Officer of the Dublin Chamber Maria D. to explore avenues of bilateral trade, investment, and business cooperation.
The conversation, described by both parties as engaging and forward-looking, focused on creating new pathways for economic collaboration between Pakistan and Ireland.
During the meeting, Ambassador Farooqi underscored Pakistan’s potential as a business destination, particularly for Irish investors seeking emerging market opportunities.
Pakistan’s population is over 250 million people—60% of whom are under the age of 30—Pakistan offers a dynamic and youthful consumer base. She stressed that Pakistan’s growing economic sectors are ripe for foreign investment, and Irish firms could benefit from early engagement.
The Dublin Chamber delegation welcomed the dialogue and expressed a strong desire to explore business prospects in Pakistan.
The delegation members were particularly interested in opportunities within the technology and IT, agritech, and tourism sectors. These industries, they noted, reflect Ireland’s own strengths and offer natural avenues for collaboration and shared expertise.
Speaking after the meeting, the Chamber said it was “delighted to meet with Ambassador Farooqi from the Embassy of Pakistan” and explore the vast economic potential Pakistan presents.
They acknowledged that while the two countries are geographically distant, the global digital economy and evolving trade frameworks have made cross-border business easier and more strategic than ever before.
Ambassador Farooqi highlighted that Pakistan’s IT sector is booming, with a skilled labor force and a robust freelancing community that has gained global recognition.
She also emphasized that agritech—technological innovation in agriculture—could play a crucial role in enhancing food security and productivity, where Irish companies have notable expertise to offer.
On tourism, she pointed out that Pakistan’s scenic landscapes, cultural diversity, and historical heritage offer strong appeal to global travelers, and Irish tour operators and investors could find significant value in building travel-related partnerships.
Both sides agreed to explore mechanisms for follow-up engagements, such as virtual business forums, trade delegations, and B2B networking sessions.
The ambassador extended an invitation to Irish businesses to visit Pakistan and witness first-hand the country’s economic landscape, policy incentives, and investment potential.
In a show of public diplomacy and transparency, both the Pakistan Embassy in Ireland and the Dublin Chamber shared highlights of their meeting on their official social media platforms, encouraging wider engagement and interest from business communities in both countries.
Those interested in learning more about investment or trade opportunities in Pakistan are invited to contact the Dublin Chamber via maria@dublinchamber.ie.
This engagement reflects a positive trajectory in Pakistan-Ireland economic relations, laying the groundwork for meaningful partnerships in innovation, commerce, and sustainable development.
