Pakistan stresses importance of D-8 summ
Pakistan underlined the importance of the Islamic D-8 summit meeting, to be hosted by Egypt and starts next Monday, with Executive Ruler Pervez Musharraf participating.
In a press conference Tuesday, the spokesman for the foreign ministry said the summit would pay due attention to the role of the private sector and activate cooperation between businessmen and investors.
The official was referring to hosting a trade and economic forum coinciding with the formal meetings. He pointed out that a number of Pakistani businessmen would take part in the event.
Musharraf's accompanying delegation includes foreign minister Abdus-Sattar and minister of trade Abdul Razek Daoud.
The D-8 comprises Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Nigeria.
