ISLAMABAD, Sept 22 (INP): The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has said that Pakistan’s partnership with China is not against any other country and it does not impede relations and alliances with other countries. Pakistan and the US need to come closer by offering better business incentives to the individuals and companies as both countries need each other, it said. President of the FPCCI, Ghazanfar Bilour said this while talking to the businessmen after inking an MoU with Jeff Mark, President, Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, for increased economic cooperation at New York Hilton Midtown Manhattan Hotel. The Chairman of Coordination FPCCI Malik Sohail, Vice Presidents FPCCI Karim Aziz Malik and Ch. Shafique Anjum, President Mohmand Chamber Qaiser Khan, President Charsadda Chamber Sikandar Khan, Arsalan Khokar, and commercial counsellor Mr Irfan were also present on that occasion. Ghazanfar Bilour said that the decision-makers of two countries must allow expanded market access and promote a business-friendly environment for companies and individuals, he added. He said Pakistan is reducing economic dependence on other countries for which improved trade relations will all the countries including the US and India is imperative. The FPCCI President said that the expansion of bilateral economic cooperation is essential to achieve shared goals for which a broad-based relationship with stronger collaboration in the areas of trade and investment, economic growth, and energy security is needed. The US businessmen should also invest in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, livestock and other sectors as increased economic engagement will benefit both sides, he said.