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Business Recorder
30-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Diplomatic travel: Emirates signs MoU with Italian Consulate
KARACHI: Emirates, the world's largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Consulate of Italy in Karachi to seamlessly facilitate diplomatic travel and promote cultural and business ties between Pakistan and Italy in Karachi. The MoU was signed by Mohammed Alhashmi, Emirates' Vice President for Pakistan, and Fabrizio Bielli, the Consul of Italy, during a signing ceremony held at the Consulate in Karachi. Under the agreement, Emirates will become the preferred airline for official travel by the Italian Consulate. The airline will offer exclusive benefits to diplomatic passengers, including preferential fares, cargo rates, and additional baggage allowances. Emirates will also explore opportunities to support diplomatic and cultural events organized by the Italian Consulate, as well as promotions for business engagements in Italy related with the Italian Consulate. In return, the Italian Consulate will recommend Emirates to individuals and entities engaging with the Consulate for travel to and from Italy. Mohammed Alhashmi, Emirates' Vice President for Pakistan said, 'We are pleased to collaborate with the Consulate of Italy in Karachi. Italy is an important market for us, and we have been operating there for over three decades. This MoU reflects our shared commitment of enhancing and fostering stronger cultural and economic ties between our nations. We look forward to facilitating travel for personnel in Italy's diplomatic mission, so they have the opportunity to explore our diverse network as they strengthen their cultural connections in Pakistan.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
09-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Italy eyes doubling trade with Pakistan to $3b
Listen to article The Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, has emphasised the need to strengthen bilateral economic, trade, and investment ties between Italy and Pakistan, aiming to double the current trade volume to at least $3 billion in the coming years. According to a press statement released on Wednesday, Bielli highlighted Karachi's vast economic potential during a visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), describing it as a city full of untapped opportunities, especially in energy, agriculture, water recycling, and industrial machinery. "Italy is a global leader in producing high-quality machinery for the textile sector as well as advanced medical equipment, including incubators for new-borns. We are in a strong position to support Pakistan in addressing its growing healthcare infrastructure needs," he said. Having assumed office just two months ago, Bielli expressed keen interest in exploring Karachi's economic landscape and urged KCCI to submit a sectoral requirement report three times a year. "This document will help us channel key insights to the relevant sectors in Italy, enabling Italian institutions and businesses to better understand the opportunities available in Karachi and across Pakistan", he said. He also encouraged Pakistani businesses to utilixe the Italian Trade Promotion Section at the Consulate, which actively supports small and medium-sized enterprises. "More than just a window, a door is open at the Italian Consulate for promoting trade and investment ties," Bielli stated. "Let's work together to identify opportunities and strengthen economic and commercial relations between our two countries." KCCI Senior Vice President Ziaul Arfeen noted that bilateral trade crossed $1.6 billion in FY24, with Pakistan's exports to Italy reaching $1.12 billion. Arfeen said the recent hike in US tariffs presented a chance for Pakistan to deepen ties with partners like Italy.
