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Pakistan and Thailand to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) by May next year, which will help Pakistan, enhance its access to ASEAN region and Thailand to enhance its trade with the South Asian states as well as with the Central Asian states. Pakistan is already its second largest trading partner after India in the region.

The two countries plan to use the FTA as a springboard for gaining access in the ASEAN and South and Central Asian regions respectively.

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Afghanistan government is ready to offer additional incentives and facilitation to Pakistani businessmen especially investors, which is reflected by the proposed exclusive special economic zone in North Afghanistan. This zone will serve as a strong base for Pakistan to trade with Central Asian States besides capturing Afghanistan market, said Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Janan Mosazai on Saturday.