Made In Pakistan Exhibition inaugurated in Jeddah
Made In Pakistan Exhibition inaugurated in Jeddah.
Pakistan’s first single country exhibition titled as Made in Pakistan has been inaugurated in Port City of Jeddah at the venue of Jeddah International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Kingdome of Saudi Arabia.
“This event is a milestone in Pakistan’s Middle East Reconnect Strategy. We are committed to enhance our economic relations with Saudi Arabia. This policy serves as a bridge for economic diplomacy, fostering business to business interactions and paving the way for long term economic cooperation” said Mr. Jam Kamal Pakistan’s Minister for commerce while addressing the opening session of the three days event as Chief Guest.
Federal Minister for commerce highlighted that the “Made in Pakistan” exhibition has brought together a wide display of products from various industries with a special focus on sectors like Sports Goods, Light Engineering Goods, Textiles, Food, Construction Material and Services Sector. He said that from our fine quality textile products to our aromatic basmati rice, and our world class sports goods to our sophisticated surgical equipment, Pakistani products are symbol of skill, heritage, and a passion for excellence.
Pak- Saudi economic relations despite having a significant depth and strength has a vast untapped potential and opportunities to be exploited for mutual benefits. Pakistan is a market of 240 million people with abundant resources and unique geographical location. It offers a wide variety for investments and trade.
Recently, under government-to-government initiatives 34 memorandums of understanding for business activity worth $2.8 Billion have been signed and more business proposals are in sectors like Energy, Mining, Agriculture, Human Resources Development are being discussed.
Saudi Arabia is the largest employment market for Pakistani manpower and upcoming international events like World Expo and FIFA world cup present huge opportunities for our partnership in Human Resource Development.
137 companies from Pakistan are participating in this mega event and a significant business to business interaction are likely to set in motion a significant business activity.
Mr. Ibrahim Almubarak, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia and Chairperson of Council of Saudi Chambers Mr. Hassan Moejeb Alhwaiz were among distinguished Saudi business leaders present on the occasion. Large number of Saudi business community members and Pakistani business leaders also attended the event and expressed confidence that this event will pave for important business relationships.
Mr. Ahmad Farooq, Pakistan’s ambassador in the Kingdom welcomed guests in the event and highlighted the significance of Pak-Saudi ties. He also thanked Saudi leadership for their support for the Made in Pakistan exhibition event.
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