Pakistani fabrics exhibition in Paris

Published September 17, 2014
PARIS: Ambassador of Pakistan to France Ghalib Iqbal (L) visits pavilion and entrepreneur’s stalls at exhibition of Pakistan Fabrics.—INP
PARIS: Ambassador of Pakistan to France Ghalib Iqbal (L) visits pavilion and entrepreneur’s stalls at exhibition of Pakistan Fabrics.—INP

ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Ghalib Iqbal has said that Pakistani textile products have great potential of finding more space in European markets.

He was talking to Michal Scherppe, Presi­dent of Taxworld Fair, being held in Paris. The ambassador visited Pak­is­­­­­tani pavilion and Pak­is­tani entrepreneurs’ stalls, according to a message received here from Embassy of Pakistan in Paris.

Iqbal discussed with the exhibitioners prospects of business development in France and assured them of continuation of full support and cooperation from the mission. The exhibitioners told the ambassador that the response of the buyers was encouraging.

This is 35th edition of Taxworld being held in Paris, in which 881 ex­­hibitors are participating from all over the world, including China, Thai­land, India, Indo­ne­sia, Turkey and Bangla­desh. A large number companies are exhibiting their products. There was substantial presence of Pakistani manufacturers and exporters of denim and cotton fabrics.

The Trade Develop­ment Authority of Pakis­tan (TDAP) has arranged national pavilion in the exhibition.

Nine Pakistani companies are participating under the TDAP while others are exhibiting their fabrics on their own. In total, 43 Pakistani companies are participating in the fair.

Published in Dawn, September 17th, 2014

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