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French Ambassador H.E. Martine Dorance meets WCCIM

The group photo


Recently the French ambassador, her excellency Ms. Dorance Martine visited the city of saints. Inorder to develop networking and to introduce her to the aims and objectives of  WCCIM, this chamber availed the opportunity to hold a meeting. The event was arranged in 'Mehfil hall of Ramada hotel Multan, on 6th December 2016. All the members of the chamber were requested to gather over tea, on collective basis.

The ambassador was warmly welcomed by WCCIM president Mrs. Naseem Raheem, who presented her a bouquet. Vice-president Filza Akbar proceeded with a presentation about the works and achievements of this chamber so far. Former president - official spokesperson of WCCIM and current vice president of FPCCI, Mrs. Masooma Sibtain  described the hurdles that women of South Punjab suffered and what troubles the chamber underwent in particular.

There was a round of introduction of all those who were present. Members gave brief description about themselves and their businesses. Then there was a round table discussion. The ambassador also addressed the gathering and laid emphasis on the importance of focusing on the cause of the chamber and its self sufficiency.

Members made an effort to put up a small but exuberant display of their products. Which the ambassador and other representatives of French embassy thoroughly enjoyed and admired the craftsmen spirit of ladies of South Punjab and of WCCIM in particular. H.E. Martine Dorance was also presented a souvenir by the chamber. And a very distinguished member, former president Ms. Fatima Leghari presented her a token from her product-line 'Craft Galleria'.

The meeting took place in a cordial environment. Representatives from both the sides seemed glad. Also among those present were, Mr. Aashiq Hussain, Khawaja Roomi, Mr. Faisal Hameed, Fariha Munir Shah, Farah Saqib, former president Mrs. Razia Shah, former president Mrs. Zahra Khitran, former president Humera Batool, former vice president Seerat Fatima, Novaira Fahad, Ambreen Abbass, Uzma Burana. Overall, the event turned out to be a great success. 



The meeting
Novaira Fahad showing the display of her products


Uzma Burana, Farah Saqib, Mrs. Zahra Khitran

Fatima Leghari presenting a token from Craft Gallleria

Mr. Aashiq Hussain, honorary counsellar to French ambassador


Masooma Sibtain holding a conversation with the ambassador
One of the representatives of French embassy, inspecting the product by Uzma Burana


The president Mrs. Naseem Raheem, Ms. Martine Dorance,
former president Mrs. Razia Shah, Farah Saqib, Filza and Seerat

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