Pak access to EU markets big achievement, says Gilani 

      
LAHORE, Nov. 14 (APP)- Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said  duty-free access of 75 Pakistani products to European markets is big achievement of the PPP-led government.Talking to Federal Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim, who called on him at his residence here on Sunday, he said access to Europe would not only boost exports but also generate economic activities in the country.The Prime Minister said that Pakistani products’ import by European countries was in line with the government policy of enhanced trade with the world and not to depend on foreign aid. The policy, he added, will also help enable the government to ensure early rehabilitation of flood-hit people.
Gilani added the government’s next target was to gain access for Pakistani products to US markets.
Briefing the Prime Minister about demand and supply of sugar in the country, the Commerce Minister said provinces were being provided with sugar in accordance with recommendations of the Council of Common Interest (CCI).
The provinces have also been directed to lift their share of sugar from stocks of Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) as early as possible, he added.
Makhdoom Amin Fahim told the prime minister that the Commerce Ministry was endeavouring to establish better trade relations with Central Asian States through Afghanistan.