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Salim Ghauri
appointed as Australia’s Honorary Consul
(Media
Release to Sada-e-Watan Sydney)
Chairman NetSol
Technologies Ltd Pakistan, a multinational provider of enterprise software Mr.
Salim Ghauri, has been appointed as the first Australian Honorary Consul to the
province of Punjab. According to a spokesperson of Netsol The Australian High
Commissioner to Pakistan Zorica McCarthy, acting on behalf of Australia’s
Minister for Foreign Affairs, extended recognition of a new Honorary Consul for
the province of Punjab, Pakistan.
Mr. Salim Ghauri was bestowed the role of becoming the first Honorary Consul for
the province of Punjab in Pakistan at a ceremony attended by Ms. McCarthy at
Lahore. Pakistan has been declared one of the top emerging countries in the
region according to Australia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ghauri in his role
as exequatur will have the aim of enhancing business relations between the two
nations, to promote cross investment, trade and commerce opportunities, and
address any challenges that may be faced by companies and investors doing
business in Pakistan.
Speaking at recognition ceremony, Ms. McCarthy stated, ‘The appointment of the
first honorary-consul in Lahore is representative of the rising economic and
cultural interests between Australia and Pakistan. Australian High Commissioner
said that Lahore is home to many Pakistani Australians and as the capital of the
Punjab province it is an important center of intellectual as well as cultural
discourse and is pivotal to the economic development of Pakistan. Lahore’s
importance as a commercial center increasingly features the high tech arena,
where bilateral business opportunities continue to grow and Australia’s
strengths are recognized by local leaders.
Mr. Ghauri commented, "I am honored and delighted to have been bestowed the role of Australia's Honorary Consul to the Government of Punjab. I also extend my gratitude to the Australian government for choosing me for such a critical assignment. This is a remarkable period for Pakistan when both the Karachi Stock Exchange and foreign direct investments have been at an all time high this year." Mr. Ghauri concluded, "As such, this is an important period in time to further develop ties between Pakistan and Australia in addition to other governments spurring foreign trade and the global economy."
Mr. Ghauri received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from
University of Punjab in Lahore, Pakistan. Before NetSol Technologies
Ltd. Mr. Ghauri was employed with BHP in Wollongong, Australia from 1987-1995,
where he commenced his employment as a consultant.
A few years ago, Mr. Salim Ghauri was living in Australia. Mr. Salim Ghauri was
the secretary of Pakistan Association of Wollongong(PAW) and Mr. Tahir Malik was the
President of the Association. Mr. Salim Ghauri was a regular reader & supporter
of Sada-e-Watan Sydney. He is also the younger brother of Federal Minister Mr.
Babar Ghauri. Sada-e-Watan Sydney would like to congratulate our friend Mr.
Ghauri on the appointment of Australia’s Honorary Consul in Punjab Pakistan.
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