CCI for opening JK border for trade with Pak

Jammu, Oct 7: With India and Pakistan resuming talks, Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCI) here today demanded opening of borders for trade traffic across the international border and line of control (LOC) via Jammu and Kashmir.

Addressing a press conference here, CCI President Ram Sahai demanded opening of trade routes between Nowshera-Mirpur and Suchetgarh-Sialkot.

''We have been emphasising that if these two routes are opened for trade traffic and trade delegations that will usher the entire region into a new era of peace progress and economic prosperity,'' Mr Sahai said.

During the recent visit of CCI members to Pakistan, he said, ''We have identified the tradeable items in consultation with the trade bodies of Pakistan and POK. We are assured if these routes are opened the people across border will not only welcome it but will be more benefited as far as trade and commerce is concerned,'' Mr Sahai added.

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