Spain has shown interest to improve its trade relation with Pakistan, said Carlos Morales, Spanish envoy. He further added that his embassy would be in touch with the chamber to increase the bilateral ties and bridge the gap between the business communities of both the countries.

He said that Pakistan must take advantages of GSP plus status to capture European trade markets for which they could provide assistance in energy sector in Pakistan especially in wind power as country was facing immense energy crisis.

He added next that Spain has a fastest growing economy and it is among the 11th largest investors in the world. He was exchanging these views with the President Rawalpindi Chamber Mian Humayun Parvez during his visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry here on Tuesday.

Earlier the Ambassador was welcomed by RCCI President. A brief presentation on RCCI current activities and upcoming events was shown to the Ambassador. The Spanish envoy thanked the chamber president and members for inviting him and said that Spain always get an overwhelming response from Pakistani business community and his country is eager to increase the trade volume in textile, agro, engineering, gem and jewellery, leather and marble sector.

The ambassador paid a huge compliment to the RCCI on its efforts and dedication to promote business and commerce through the exchange of visits and expos between the two countries.

Last year the trade volume between Pakistan and Spain was $1 billion and this year it surpassed the number.