Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to reactivate the Joint Working Group (JWG) for redressal of technical issues pending between the two trading partners, the Pakistani Ministry of Commerce (MoC) said on Saturday. The virtual meeting was held on Feb 18, ahead of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Sri Lanka on Feb 23-24. The delegates engaged in productive and meaningful discussions on strengthening trade ties and resolving issues impeding trade. Prospects of enhancing trade through mutual cooperation and facilitation were also discussed, the MoC announcement said. The secretaries agreed to the text of Memorandum of Understanding in the field of investment and resolved that it will usher new avenues of bilateral investment.

Source: The Nation February 21, 2021 02:03 UTC