Spain envoy for direct flights, improved bilateral trade

Spain’s ambassador to Pakistan, Carlos Aragon, called for direct air links between the countries, saying better connectivity could support stronger trade. Speaking to Faisalabad’s business community, he also said visa processing for business visitors would be made more efficient and that Spain could work with Pakistan on women’s empowerment, climate issues and circular-economy initiatives.

Aragon cited Spanish companies’ exports of textile-recycling machinery to Pakistan and pointed to possible cooperation in renewable energy, education and textile products. Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Arif Ehsan Malik urged Spanish investors to consider the M3 Industrial Estate and proposed collaboration in textile design, fashion and olive oil. He said Faisalabad uses 90pc of textile waste and 65pc of plastic waste.