A 22-member Sri Lankan business delegation, organized by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo attended FoodAgro 2024 in Karachi. The Sri Lankan Consulate General in Karachi facilitated their visit.

The delegation comprised prominent Sri Lankan business leaders, officials from the Department of Animal Protection and Health, Trade Development Officer Asela Rangana from the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo, and Indhra Kaushal Rajapaksa, President of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Business Council. During the visit, the group toured the EXPO, engaging with potential business partners and exploring various cooperation opportunities.

A highlight of the visit was a high-profile meeting with Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Commerce, Industry & Production, Hon. Rana Tanveer Hussain, joined by TDAP Executive Director Zubair Motiwala. The discussions were focused on elevating bilateral business relations to new heights.

The Consulate General organized a session for the delegation with Iftikhar Ahmed, President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and his Management Committee and discussed matters relating to the formation of a joint business group, the organization of trade exhibitions in Colombo and Karachi, and the establishment of a trade dispute resolution mechanism.

Sri Lanka’s Consul General Jagath Abeywarna and Aslam Pakhali, President of the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Business Forum and its Management Committee, hosted a networking dinner at the Consulate General in Karachi with the participation of the Sri Lankan delegation and potential Pakistan business entities.

The visit underscored a shared commitment to enhancing economic ties between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, paving the way for exciting new ventures.

Attached are images capturing highlights from the delegation’s visit.

 

Sri Lanka Consulate General in Karachi

22/08/2024