Islamabad (TDI): The 5th International Textile and Leather Exhibition (TEXPO) in Karachi has witnessed strong participation from Belgian companies, reflecting the deepening commercial ties between Belgium and Pakistan.
Accompanying the Belgian delegation at the exhibition was Muhammad Bilal Khan, the Trade and Investment Attaché at the Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels.
His presence aimed to provide on-ground support and facilitate interactions between Belgian companies and their Pakistani counterparts, as highlighted in a press release from the Pakistan embassy in Belgium.
A seminar organized by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) on the sidelines of the exhibition addressed the theme of “Sustainability and the Textile Sector of Pakistan.”
During this seminar, Economic Minister Omer Hameed discussed the sustainability standards within the European Union and their implications for the textile industry.
Faraz Zaidi, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels, underscored the significance of Belgian participation in TEXPO, noting that the involvement of these companies demonstrates the strengthening of trade relations between Pakistan and Belgium.
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Pakistan’s textile field offers diverse and promising opportunities for foreign companies, and the presence of Belgian firms in the exhibition reflected their commitment to exploring these prospects, he stated.
Belgian firms have expressed appreciation for TDAP’s organization of TEXPO 2024, which has facilitated numerous productive business-to-business (B2B) meetings.
Growth in Bilateral Trade
These engagements are anticipated to foster further growth in bilateral trade between the two countries.
Zaidi reaffirmed the Embassy’s commitment to supporting Pakistan in expanding its apparel and textile exports to Belgium.
We are fully engaged in providing support and facilitating the exporters aiming to strengthen their presence in the Belgian market, he added.
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The 5th International Textile and Leather Exhibition (TEXPO) serves as a crucial platform for global textile and leather manufacturers, buyers, and investors to explore and capitalize on opportunities within Pakistan’s textile industry, which remains a vital segment of the country’s economy.
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