Pak Suzuki Motor Company Ltd (PSMCL) CEO Hiroshi Kawamura announced that the company is gearing up to export cars upgraded to numerous WP-29 standards.
At the second interactive session with part-makers under the Suzuki Motors umbrella, Kawamura expressed optimism, stating that economic challenges are temporary. He reiterated that the company’s core mission is to offer affordable vehicles to the average Pakistani. Additionally, the CEO shed light on the company’s ventures into hybrid vehicle models.
A unanimous sentiment among the meeting’s participants, including renowned part manufacturers, was the importance of fostering local manufacturing. At the same time, they recognized the need to venture into international markets.
Emphasizing collaboration, Kawamura stated, “Addressing the intensifying challenges facing the automotive sector requires a collective approach. Our local partners are indispensable to any advancements we hope to achieve.”
Usman Aslam Malik, Senior Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM), pledged unwavering support to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in their efforts to export auto components.
Understanding WP-29 Standards
For context, WP-29 standards operate within the UNECE Inland Transport Committee’s institutional framework, offering a global regulatory forum. Three UN Agreements from 1958, 1997, and 1998 underpin these standards, granting member countries the authority to establish regulations about motor vehicles and their equipment. These regulations encompass UN Regulations (1958 Agreement), United Nations Global Technical Regulations (UN GTRs) linked to the 1998 Agreement, and UN Rules associated with the 1997 Agreement.
