Pakistan’s products showcased at trade show in Canada

Envoy informs exhibitors about Canadian import laws and regulations

ISLAMABAD: “Pakistan has a strong base of industrial products, which are exported globally, particularly in growing volumes to Canada,” said Pakistan High Commissioner Tariq Azim Khan while visiting a trade show and cultural event organised by the Pakistan-Canada Business Chamber (PCBC).

The event was held in collaboration with the Consulate General of Pakistan in Montreal.



In order to give a boost to exports by showcasing Pakistan’s niche products, the trade show was organised on a large scale with 32 companies exhibiting their products including textiles, carpets, surgical instruments, handicrafts, sport goods, leather, jewellery, food and basmati rice. Three restaurants served the visitors with Pakistani cuisine, the Pakistan High Commission said in a statement.

The high commissioner, accompanied by Pakistan’s consul general in Montreal Muhammad Aamer, and PCBC directors visited all the booths. A large number of businessmen as well as general public visited the stalls and appreciated the fine quality of Pakistani products.

Later, a seminar was organised by PCBC to educate Pakistani exhibitors about the import laws and regulations and certifications required for entry of their products into the Canadian market.



The visitors appreciated the initiative taken by PCBC for the promotion of Pakistani products that would deepen trade ties between Pakistan and Canada. The high commissioner said Pakistan’s economy was growing at over 5% annually which, coupled with friendly investment policies, was expected to make the country 20th biggest economy in the world by 2030.

He noted that during the past two years, the bilateral trade volume between the two countries had doubled.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 17^th, 2017.

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