Published August 6, 2026 Updated about 2 hours ago LAHORE: Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Hajo Provo Kluit, has said that the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) is a vital bridge between the business community and the public sector, making it an indispensable partner for strengthening Pakistan-Netherlands economic relations. He said with more than 48,000 members representing diverse sectors, the LCCI possesses valuable market knowledge that can help Dutch companies identify business opportunities and reliable local partners. He emphasized that regular dialogue between the Embassy and LCCI is essential to further expand bilateral trade and investment, adding that successful Dutch companies operating in Pakistan have largely been small and medium-sized family businesses that succeeded by establishing strong partnerships with local enterprises. He stressed that helping Dutch companies connect with trustworthy Pakistani partners would open new avenues of economic cooperation and joint ventures. He expressed these views during his visit to the LCCI where he was warmly received by Acting President LCCI Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh. Senior Economic Advisor at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ms. Maria Erfan, also accompanied him. Hajo Provo Kluit said the Netherlands and Pakistan enjoy a long-standing trade relationship that predates the formal diplomatic ties between the two countries. He pointed out that while several major Dutch multinational companies are operating in Pakistan, many of the most successful new entrants have been small and medium-sized family-owned businesses that developed strong relationships with reliable local partners. Welcoming the Dutch delegation, Acting…