Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani says Pakistan’s economy is moving towards stability and new opportunities for trade and investment are opening up.
Addressing the “Pakistan Business Summit” in Peshawar today, he said both local and international investors are showing confidence in Pakistan, as the government continues its efforts to ensure a secure and supportive environment for business.
Speaking about Pakistan’s struggle against terrorism and extremism, the Acting President said when dialogue failed, the government was left with no choice but to take firm action. He said Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, made by its people, armed forces, police, Levies and Frontier Corps, must never be forgotten or allowed to go in vain.
Describing the Pakistan and Afghanistan as “twin brothers”, Yousuf Raza Gilani expressed hope that Afghan soil would never be used against Pakistan.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining constructive relations with Afghanistan as well as with all neighbouring countries, including China, Russia and Iran.
He expressed confidence that closer cooperation between the public and private sectors, together with lasting regional peace, would help strengthen Pakistan’s economy and create a more prosperous future for its people.
