Egypt holds 4th Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference and Single Country Exhibition
Egypt is hosting the 4th Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference (PATDC) and Single Country Exhibition (SCE) at the Egypt International Convention Center in Cairo on Tuesday.
The Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries, and Investments, Doctor Gohar Ejaz, will inaugurate the event alongside the chief guest, Ahmed Samir, Minister for Trade and Industry of Egypt.
The event aims to create opportunities for trade enhancement, joint ventures, and collaborative efforts between Pakistan and MENA countries, fostering economic growth and bilateral cooperation.
The delegation, comprising notable figures such as the Secretary for Commerce, the Chief Executive of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), the Secretary Board of Investment (BOI), and other senior officers from the Ministry of Commerce, BOI, and TDAP led by the Federal Minister, will be in Cairo from January 9th to 11th.
The conference is structured to commence with an exclusive official segment of the conference on January 9th, followed by a two-day single-country exhibition on January 10th and 11th.
Over 150 leading businessmen and chamber representatives from the Middle East & North African (MENA) region, will also be present in Cairo to conclude prospective business deals with their Pakistani counterparts.
Also expected to participate in the exhibition are more than 200 businessmen from Pakistan, representing over 20 diverse business sectors such as textile, engineering goods, food & agriculture, and services. This is believed to provide a platform for trade enhancement and the signing of joint venture deals between local and Pakistani businessmen across various mutually beneficial sectors.
Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, Chief Executive of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan while speaking , noted that this initiative aligns with the Government of Pakistan’s “Look Africa” Policy, which has previously yielded significant commercial benefits in Johannesburg, Lagos, and Nairobi.
The focus of the conference this year is on strengthening ties with the MENA region, with Cairo being the chosen destination.
