Karachi—Ambassador of Netherlands, Foast Reintjes on Thursday said that Dutch companies are interested in investing in Balochistan through joint ventures with Pakistani and foreign companies working there. Dutch companies were already making good profits in Pakistan. However, the security was a main concern for foreign companies interested to work in Balochistan, he said.
In an interactive session with businessmen and politicians from Balochistan under the umbrella of Balochistan Economic Forum, here the Ambassador said that his country had financed more than 300 schools in various areas of Balochistan including Mastung and Chaghai and wants to do more towards social and economic uplift of the province. He said the government and private sector of Balochistan could benefit from Dutch Public Infrastructure Development Programme.
“ You should visit the websites of Dutch Embassy in Islamabad and the Consulate in Karachi. You can identify the areas where you need our help,” he emphasized. He urged for promoting economic diplomacy between the two countries. “ Business should be the key to our bilateral relations,” he remarked.
Prominent among the participants were President Balochistan Economic Forum Sardar Shoukat A.K. Popalzai, former federal minister and businessman Prince Mohiuddin Baloch, leading businessman and a politician from Gwadar Ashraf Iqbal Baloch. The Ambassador was briefed that Balochistan needs expertise and technical support, knowledge completed with financing especially in agriculture , mining and mineral upgradation, water management, horticulture, livestock.
Balochistan businessmen and politicians requested that Netherlands Government and the companies should take initiative by launching small projects in agriculture, livestock, mineral development and water management along with promotion of basic and quality education and skill development as the top item of the agenda for social and economic uplift of the province. “ We would welcome even small investments and technical support,” they emphasized.—APP
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