KARACHI: Hina Saeed has been appointed Secretary General of SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI).

The decision was taken during 71st executive committee meeting of SAARC CCI held at Chennai, India. She joined SAARC CCI, one year back as the Executive Director.

SAARC CCI is an apex business body for South Asia recognized internationally with a track record of 25 years consistently working towards enhancing regional trade and economic integration.

Suraj Vaidya, President SAARC CCI, has extended felicitations on her appointment as Secretary General of SAARC CCI and has expressed his confidence in Ms. Saeed’s professional capabilities to carry on her duties and responsibilities in the interests of the members of SAARC CCI.

Iftikhar Ali Malik, Vice President SAARC CCI Pakistan and Zubair F. Tufail President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) congratulated Hina Saeed on her appointment as the Secretary General of SAARC CCI. ‘ Hina Saeed’s experience with multinationals in the corporate sector, her academic background and her commitment to the regional integration will be invaluable in our efforts for economic integration of SAARC,’ said Iftikhar Ali Malik.

As Secretary-General of SAARC CCI, Hina Saeed will be the in-charge of the SAARC CCI Secretariat, headquarters in Islamabad, Pakistan managing day to day affairs of the Secretariat in accordance with the Articles of the SAARC CCI constitution, the directives of the President, Executive Committee and General Assembly of SAARC CCI.

Hina Saeed brings with her a vast array of professional experience in marketing and communications domain working with multinationals and industry leaders in the telecom, IT, cement and development sectors. She has a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. While commenting on the new role bestowed upon Hina Saeed by the 8 member states of SAARC, she said, ‘My ultimate goal is to facilitate the prosperity of the people of South Asia. I am a staunch believer of regional cooperation and that it will make the difference.’

Hina Saeed will work closely with the Governments, National Federations/ Chambers of member states and international organizations to facilitate preferential terms of trade amongst SAARC member countries, striving towards the gradual realization of the SAARC Economic and Monetary Union.—PR