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Uruguay names Enver as honorary consul

RECORDER REPORT

KARACHI: Uruguay has appointed a prominent local businessman, Enver Baig, as first honorary consul in Pakistan it has been officially announced.

Dr. Agustin E. Llioveras, the ambassador of Uruguay, announced the appointment during his meeting with FPCCI President Fazul-ur-Rehman Dittu here on Saturday.

Llioveras was of the view that Pakistan products could find a better market in his country where demand was great for textiles, surgical instruments, sports goods, carpets and footwear.

"Uruguay can export raw hides and skins, mutton and beef, sunflower oil, wool to Pakistan," Llioveras said.

Dittu called for regular exchange of trade delegations between the two countries for increase in trade. He hoped that the consulate would be instrumental in the promotion of trade between the two countries.