RCCI President Usman Shaukat, accompanied by Vice President Fahad Barlas, attended the grand launch ceremony celebrating the partnership between IVY College of Management Sciences and the University of Portsmouth. The event brought together academic and diplomatic figures to mark the new collaboration.
At the ceremony, the RCCI President engaged directly with H.E. Ms. Jane Marriott, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, discussing closer cooperation in trade, investment and networking. The conversation underscored opportunities for stronger links between Rawalpindi businesses and international partners.
Usman Shaukat also extended an invitation to Ms. Marriott to visit the RCCI Chamber House to continue dialogue on trade facilitation and investment promotion. Vice President Fahad Barlas joined the delegation in underscoring the chamber’s interest in fostering practical cooperation that supports local commerce.
The partnership between IVY College and the University of Portsmouth was highlighted as a platform that can support academic collaboration and industry engagement, with the RCCI President expressing readiness to play a facilitative role. Continued engagement between the chamber, academic institutions and diplomatic representatives is expected to benefit the regional business community.
