The 5th OIC Halal Exhibition was held from 23rd to 25th November
2017 at Istanbul along with the World Halal Conference. The event was held in
pursuance of the resolution adopted by the 32nd Ministerial Session of the
Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the OIC (COMCEC)
says a press release received here today from Istanbul.
Leading Pakistani companies including Cornish Food Industries,
Geofman Pharmaceuticals, Salva Foods, and Shangrila Private Limited attended
the Expo. The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and the Consulate
General of Pakistan Istanbul facilitated the Pakistani companies during the
fair and informed the Turkish businessmen about the tremendous potential that
exists in the area of Halal Food in Pakistan. The participating Pakistani
companies held Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings and obtained orders for
their products from Turkey and beyond which will help enhance Pakistan’s share
in the regional and global trade.
Turkish business community as well as major global players in the
business of Halal food attended the Expo and Summit.
Meanwhile, in a separate event, Dr. Yousaf Junaid, Consul General
of Pakistan in Istanbul, was the guest of honour and keynote speaker during 7th
Global Islamic Microfinance Forum. In his wide-ranging speech, Dr. Junaid
highlighted the importance of Islamic Microfinance System and stressed upon
development of Islamic Microfinance System for the improvement of the
socio-economic condition of the Muslim Ummah.
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