President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, met with Wolfgang Oliver Kutschera, the newly appointed ambassador of Austria to Pakistan, on Wednesday. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
The ICCI delegation included Zafar Bakhtawari, Secretary General of United Business Group (UBG), and Tahir Ayub, Senior Vice President ICCI. Sardar Tahir Mehmood welcomed the newly appointed ambassador of Austria and highlighted Pakistan’s potential in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, real estate, clean technology, and tourism.
The ICCI president emphasized that Austrian companies, with their advanced expertise, could play a key role in technology transfer, renewable energy, and waste-to-energy projects. These sectors align closely with Austria’s strengths and Pakistan’s developmental priorities. He also invited Austrian business delegations to visit Pakistan, assuring them of full support in connecting with local partners, industries, and government authorities.
The meeting further discussed opportunities for educational and cultural cooperation. These include scholarships, student exchange programs, and partnerships between universities in Pakistan and Austria to strengthen people-to-people ties. Sardar Tahir Mehmood also stressed the need for visa facilitation and streamlined consular services to support growing bilateral linkages.
Ambassador Wolfgang Oliver Kutschera appreciated ICCI’s proactive efforts to promote international partnerships. He expressed strong interest in exploring cooperation opportunities in renewable energy, technology, and sustainable infrastructure development.
Reiterating the commitment of Islamabad’s business community, the ICCI president said the organization stands united to foster stronger economic ties with Austria. He highlighted that long-term partnerships could significantly contribute to Pakistan’s economic growth and prosperity.
The meeting of ICCI with the newly appointed ambassador of Austria marks a positive step toward closer business-to-business interactions and strategic collaboration between Pakistan and Austria.
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