A German multisector business delegation comprising Lovrenc Kessler, Managing Partner, Simon-Kucher & Partners FZ LLC; Peter Schroffenegger, Vice President Key Account MEA – Currency Management Solutions, Giesecke+Devrient(G+D); Faisal Al Amiri, Chairman, German Emirati Business Center LLC; Ahmed Saleem, Regional Sales Manager – Qatar, Kuwait, Oman & Pakistan, Phoenix Contact Middle East FZ LLC; Haris Ali, Managing Director, Rohde & Schwarz Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.; Aamir Riaz, Country Manager Pakistan, Lidl & Kaufland Asia; and Florian Filippo Walther, Consultant DEinternational & Pakistan Representative, German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK), visited the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) on October 20, 2025.

The delegation was welcomed by OICCI President and President & CEO, Faysal Bank Limited, Yousaf Hussain; OICCI Secretary General, M Abdul Aleem; former OICCI MC member and Managing Director, BASF Pakistan (Private) Limited, Andrew Bailey; Executive Director, Kashif Shafi; Corporate Communications Lead, Humayoun Khan; and Research Lead, Sakina Chakera.

M. Abdul Aleem gave a presentation highlighting the Chamber’s initiatives, its role in policy advocacy, research, and surveys. Yousaf Hussain shared insights on Pakistan’s current economic landscape and discussed emerging business opportunities amidst prevailing challenges.

During the session, the delegation inquired about the overall business climate in Pakistan and sought guidance on best practices and key considerations for prospective foreign investors. Investment opportunities in the energy sector were also discussed.