Exporters leave for Turkey

Delegation to inspect advanced technology.

SIALKOT: A six-member delegation of leading leather goods exporters left Sialkot for Turkey on Saturday, for a week-long study visit under the auspices of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido).

The head of the delegation, Muhammad Anwar Butt, told media that the Sialkot exporters would learn advanced leather and leather goods manufacturing technology from Turkish exporters and manufacturers, while visiting manufacturing facilities in Istanbul and Azmir (the big industrial cities of Turkey). The Pakistani exporters would also share their experiences and observations.

He said that the trip would also be helpful in the early transfer of advanced leather technology to Sialkot which would help upgrade and modernise the industry, enabling it to meet global challenges under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) regime.

Butt said that Unido had offered technical assistance and expertise to strengthen the leather industry which could be capable of meeting the international demand and quality standards. Unido has initiated a development project for this purpose which included provision of latest machinery for garments to the Leather Product Development Institute Sialkot, practical training and foreign study tours for hands-on knowledge.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 21^st, 2010.