Vast scope for Dutch companies in Pakistan

KARACHI (APP) - The President of the Netherlands-Pakistan Business Council, Martin J Leushuis, has spoken of immense opportunities for collaboration between the two countries in the realms of business and industry.
He is currently on a visit to Pakistan at the head of a three- member delegation.
In an interview with this agency here, Martin pointed out that there are tremendous possibilities for the Dutch companies here.
He said that in the Netherlands and Pakistan most of the people speak English and with the collaboration in the business and industry there can be a win-win situation for both the sides.
Martin informed that there are a lot of products, which cannot be produced in Holland because of the labour cost in comparatively much high there.
However, he further stated, these can be produced in Pakistan pretty well.
Martin was of the view that both the sides could build a suitable, long-term network. “ That is what we are looking for”.
He stated that we are looking for collaboration between the Netherlands and Pakistan and the companies of the two countries.
Martin was of the opinion that the situation was conducive in Pakistan for doing business here and that is why he is here along with a delegation to explore the possibilities in this respect.
The other members of the delegation were Harold Vreeman and Erik Jansen of the Menzing Industries of the Netherlands.
Meanwhile, a Dutch firm Menzing Industries will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with a Karachi based firm- Research and Development Engineering Company.
The MoU will be inked in Islamabad today (Wednesday), says the leader of a three-member business delegation from the Netherlands, Martin J Leushuis, while talking to this news agency here.
He said that the two countries would be working together. The initial test has already been performed.
Martin was of the view that the first step has been taken and after making some progress.
“We will look into the possibilities of investment and see what new products may come out as a result of such a collaboration”, he added.
Martin, who is also the President of the Netherlands-Pakistan Business Council, is looking for the Dutch companies and those from Pakistan to work together.
He said that the NPBC plans to use Pakistan as a hub for other countries in the region. There would be an ideal situation of export and re-export to other countries from Pakistan.
Martin was of the view that there are tremendous possibilities for the Dutch companies here.
Romy Moiz, Managing Director of Research and Development Engineering Company, located in Korangi Industrial Area here, said that Menzing has already sent material here for trial production.
He said that his firm and Menzing will sign an agreement in Islamabad on Wednesday (today) under the sponsorship of Pakistan’s Ministry of Industries and the Engineering Development Board.
Moiz said “we are signing this agreement with Menzing for cooperation and joint projects to be done in Pakistan in future. This is a first step which would lead to further investment here from Holland in a collaborative manner”, he remarked. Moiz further said that Menzing was also offering technology and inviting their personnel for training so that the same standard of manufacturing could be achieved in Pakistan.
Omar Zaman, Technical Director of research and Development Engineering Company, praised the initiatives the government of Pakistan was taking in the engineering industry.

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Very good news Finally, the Dutch are awake and aware of the fact that Pakistan has immense potential. The Dutch are notoriously hardworking and experts in many fields. They can contribute massively in the development of Pakistan on all fronts.

This is direct result of large Pakistani companies presence in Hannover Messe fair 2006, Rand D company had talks with Dutch companies and it was decided that later on an MOU will be signed to collaborate in technical transfer of technology in the field of engineering. Massive pakistani presence and support by Pakistani government in the form of EDB(Engineering Development Board) has spurred engineering activities in Pakistan.

Stunning bro. The Pakistani government is delivering hard work and reaping the fruits. Fantastic.

Great news!