Kazakh business delegation attends FoodAg-2024 intl exhibition in Pakistan
At the invitation of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, a delegation of Kazakhstan participated in the FoodAg-2024 II International Food and Agriculture Exhibition in Karachi, financial capital of Pakistan, Kazinform News Agency learned from the Kazakh MFA.
The event held from August 9 to 11, brought together entrepreneurs from agriculture, beverage production, logistics, trade, and catering sectors, as well as representatives from the Foreign Trade Chamber of Kazakhstan.
The exhibition featured leading Pakistani manufacturers of agricultural and food products, along with logistics companies. The Kazakh delegation had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the products, technologies, and services on display.
The delegates participated in workshops addressing key issues related to the international certification of goods, customs regulation, logistics and regional interconnectedness, dairy production, as well as opportunities in aquaculture and horticulture.
Kazakh businessmen engaged in B2B negotiations with Pakistani companies to establish mutual trade cooperation and the potential for joint projects.
Furthermore, representatives of the Kazakh delegation, together with the co-chairman of the Kazakh-Pakistani Business Council, Mehmood ul Hassan Awan, visited the modern container terminal at the Karachi seaport, “Karachi Gateway Terminal Limited”. The sides discussed the prospects of utilizing the capabilities of seaport.
Later, the delegates took part in an interactive session organized by the National Logistics Cell, the largest state-owned logistics company in Pakistan, where they were briefed on the company’s capabilities and the available transport and logistics routes.
According to the members of the Kazakh delegation, Pakistani products are of great interest to their region and could be in high demand among consumers.
The agricultural sector of Pakistan contributes approximately 24% of the country’s GDP and provides 37% of employment. Pakistan is a leading exporter of mangoes, rice, guava, dates, citrus fruits, potatoes, and other produce.
