Mrs. Mishi Masika Mwatsahu, High Commissioner of Republic of Kenya in Pakistan along with Mr. Antony Kiriba, First Secretary (P), Mr. Samuel K. Chemisto, Commercial Attache, and Mr. David N. Wambilianga, First Secretary, Consular & Honorary Consul visited FPCCI Head office Karachi on Thursday, June 4, 2009 to discuss enhancement of bilateral trade between Kenya & Pakistan Mr. Sultan Ahmad Chawla, President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry FPCCI valued the mutual relationship which Pakistan enjoys with Kenya.

He has shown Pakistan 's full interest in expanding trade with its friendly and brotherly country Kenya . He lauded Mrs. Mishi and Mr. Hanif Janoo, Honorary Consul General of Kenya in Karachi for their efforts in continuously promoting trade between Pakistan and Kenya. Mrs.Mishi showed her keen desire in accelerating trade with Pakistan.

She highlighted that Kenya seeks interest from Pakistan in increasing rice imports, skilled labour and education Services, similarly Kenyan tea is the most favorite tea consumed in Pakistan. She added that Kenyan businessmen are keen to form Joint Ventures with Pakistani Businessmen, which will eventually increase the foreign exchange for both the countries.

Mr. Chawla mentioned that Pakistan 's potential manpower will be a great help for Kenya; this will benefit them in setting up industries. He emphasized Kenya to consider the pharmaceuticals and surgical goods imports from Pakistan, he added that FPCCI will initiate, help and hold JBC with Kenya, but need the Kenyan support and cooperation in organizing the same. He further mentioned that FPCCI would take a trade delegation tentatively in the third quarter of 2009 to Kenya. He also requested the High Commissioner to consider holding a Single Country Exhibition for Pakistani Products in Kenya.

Mr. Mumtaz Ali Sheikh, Vice President FPCCI, Mr. Hanif Janoo, Honorary Consul General of Kenya, Nasiruddin Sheikh, Dr. Mushtaq Noorwala, Executive Committee Members, Mr. M.A.Lodhi, Secretary General FPCCI, & Mr. Maher Alam Khan, Assistant Secretary General FPCCI also attended the meeting.