Special Issue Pak-Romania 50 Years Celebrations 2014 PRBC NEWS LETTER Engaging to excel bilateral trade between Pakistan and Romania Issue: 2014 Jan till Aug Highlights: INTRODUCTION OF PRBC January 2014 May 2014 May 2014 August 2014 Economic Forum and Members Get together by Pakistan Romania Business Council 3 Years Celebrations of Pakistan Romania Business Council Delegation of PRBC Visits KCCI with the Ambassador of Romania Trade emails, Meetings, Reports, Upcoming events of PRBC. Pakistan Romania Business Council (PRBC) is the premier business organization in Pakistan dedicated to promoting business and trade with Romania. The Pak-Romania Business Council is a membership-based organization providing business-focused information and events for members in all industries. We provide our members with the trade offers, platform, facilitation and business information to enhance the trade activities between Pakistan and Romania. Rice, Sugar, Marble products, Textiles, Fruits, Leather products etc. are some of the Pakistan's products in high demand. BECOME A MEMBER OF PRBC Become a member and enjoy countless benefits, Assistance, Information and so much more! View the Members Corner of PRBC Newsletter for more information or contact us at membership@pakromaniacouncil.org pg. 1
ACTIVITIES OF 2014- PRBC CELEBRATING 5O YEARS OF PAK- ROMANIA FRIENDSHIP Members Get Together & Economic Forum Pakistan Romania Business Council organized an Economic Forum with PRBC s members and the business community of Pakistan on January 31, 2014 at the PRBC Head Office in Karachi. Present on the occasion was Mr. Dragos Luca First Secretary/Economic Counselor of the Embassy of Romania in Islamabad, Mr. Tariq Saud Honorary Council of Romania in Karachi, Mr. Sohail Shamim Firpo Chairman PRBC, and Honorable Directors PRBC. Mr. Dragos Luca First Secretary/Economic Counselor of the Embassy of Romania was the Chief Guest at the event. While addressing the house he shared that in last few years, the bilateral trade volume has reached around 200 million US$ in 2012 which is showing positive trend but still far from the real trade potential of both the countries. The Economic Forum was a significant achievement of the PRBC Team and was attended by a large number of PRBC Members and the business community of Pakistan. Celebrations: 3 Years of PRBC Success and Achievements Pakistan Romania Business Council (PRBC) celebrated its remarkable achievements on successfully completing 3 years of accomplishments on Tuesday, 27th Past Meetings and Upcoming Events May 2014, at the PRBC Head Office. Mr. Siraj Kassam Teli (SI) Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) was the Honorable Chief Guest of the evening. The event was specially graced by H.E Mr. Emilian Ion Ambassador of Romania and Patron PRBC and Mr. Dragos Luca, First Secretary Embassy of Romania Islamabad along with other Diplomats. A Cake cutting ceremony was also done. Shields and mementos were presented to the the honorable Directors of PRBC by the Embassy of Romania in Islamabad. Meeting at Karachi Chamber PRBC delegation along with the Ambassador of Romania visited the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry on May 28, 2014 to promote trade and business between Pakistan PRBC Upcoming Events-2014 Built Asia- Exhibition Celebrations- 50 years of Pak-Romania Friendship Events for Members Meeting BOD s 2
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FACTS OF PRBC Established in 2011 Work under the Patronage of His Excellency Mr. Emilian Ion, the Ambassador of Romania in Pakistan MOC Signed with the Prahova Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Romania. PRIME AGENDA Prime agenda point of PRBC is to enhance economic cooperation and bilateral trade between the two countries- Pakistan and Romania. DIRECTORIAL BOARD CHAIRMAN: MR. SOHAIL SHAMIM FIRPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS: MR. MEHMOOD BILAL MR. SAAD BIN HAROON MR. JUNAID UR REHMAN MR. JAHANZEB KHAN MR. ASIF SALEEM MR. QAISAR ASHRAF MR. SUMAIR UL HUQ MR. KAMRAN SHAMIM MR. ADNAN SHAMIM MR. HAMOOD UR REHMAN MR. MUHAMMAD KAMRAN ASLI PARI MR. SAAD ABDUL JABBAR MR. SALMAN HAROON BILAL MR. SHAIKH IMRAN MANZOOR MR. SAEED JAMEEL MR. UMER IMTIAZ AIMS OF THE COUNCIL Our aim is to enhance the bilateral investment between the two countries. Advance Pakistani companies trade and investment interests in Romania s significant emerging market. Advocate for measures to improve conditions for bilateral trade & investment. Assure that the Pakistan business viewpoint is known and given highest consideration in Romania. Assure that the Pakistan business perspective, including the Pakistani business communities desire to contribute constructively to Romania s vigorous market development. Encourage trade activities, business opportunity exploration and provide authentic information to the business community of Pakistan and Romania. Facilitate direct contacts between its members and interested business contacts from Romania. PRBC CONGRATULATES ROMANIAN EMBASSY IN PAKISTAN ON COMPLETING 50 YEARS OF PAK-ROMANIA FRIENDSHIP 4
MEMBERS CORNER PRBC has been floating information related to trade fairs in Romania and Pakistan, opportunities and business offers, study in Romania details, News of Romania, activities of PRBC and a lot more to assist and facilitate its members. The members section on PRBC Website is updated on regular basis. Members have a direct access to the admin PRBC for their queries. PRBC plans to disseminate the updated members data to the chambers of Romania. A lot more is planned for the members in the year 2014. membership@pakromaniacouncil.org Chairman & Directors PRBC honored with shields from the Embassy of Romania Pakistan Contact us: Head Office: Address House 132, K.M.C.H. Society, Block 7/8, Hill Park Website: www.pakromaniacouncil.org Email: info@pakromaniacouncil.org Tel: (92 21) 34301312 Fax: (92 21) 3432010034320100