Webinar titled ‘Pak-Indonesia trade potential in tobacco sector’ held

JAKARTA: The Agro & Food Division, in collaboration with the Trade Mission of Pakistan in the Indonesia, organized an online webinar on ‘Pakistan-Indonesia trade potential in the tobacco sector’ to explore trade opportunities in the tobacco sector of Pakistan.

The session was jointly led by Ayaz Muhammad (PO, DD TDAP) and Muhammad Naseem Rashid (Minister Trade and Investment, Pakistan Mission Indonesia). The webinar brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from various Pakistani tobacco exporter companies including Amna Arbab, Assistant Director (Export) from the Pakistan Tobacco Board.

The session focused on enhancing bilateral trade ties, showcasing Pakistan’s high-quality tobacco products, and addressing trade barriers to improve market access in Indonesia.

Participants engaged in discussions on market dynamics, potential collaborations, and the regulatory frameworks governing tobacco trade in both countries.

The webinar also emphasized the Indonesia’s role as a regional trading hub and Pakistan’s capacity to meet growing market demand through its well-established tobacco cultivation and manufacturing expertise.

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