ISLAMABAD: The participation in the International Trade Fair 2012 will open new vistas of opportunities for Pakistan's business community in India, said Pakistan High Commissioner in India Salman Bashir.

Inaugurating Pakistani Pavilion at 32nd Indian Internal Trade Fair (IITF) 2012 in New Delhi, Salman Bashir said that there was gradual and significant improvement in the economic and trade relations between Pakistan and India although latter's view and stance on certain political issues were quite clear.

According to a message received here from New Delhi, the High Commissioner said that more than 176 Pakistani stalls had been established in the fair and appreciated the FPCCI efforts for its cooperation in this respect.

He said that the fair had provided an opportunity to the Pakistani entrepreneurs to explore joint venture opportunities with their Indian counterparts.

He said that Pakistan wanted to keep cordial and peaceful relations with all the countries, particularly its neighbours.

Sheikh Shakeel Ahmed Dhingra, Vice President FPCCI, appreciated the Indian government for extending full support and cooperation to the Pakistani delegates.