KARACHI: Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan launched its Look Africa Policy in 2017-18 to enhance economic focus on African countries and strengthen trade ties. Under the policy, first Pakistan Africa Trade Development Conference was held in Nairobi, Kenya on 30th-31st January 2020.

The event was inaugurated by the President of Kenya and it was attended by Trade Minister of Kenya, other Kenyan and East African Community officials and delegates from 26 African countries, including South Africa. Second Pakistan Africa Trade Development Conference was held in Lagos, Nigeria on 23rd Nov, 2021.

Now, Federal Minister Commerce, Syed Naveed Qamar is organising third Pakistan Africa Trade Development Conference and Single Country Exhibition in Johannesburg, South Africa from 29th November to 1st December, 2022, biggest ever trade exhibition in Pakistan’s history.

The Government officials and businesspersons from the 16 SADC member states as well as representatives of SACU and SADC secretariat have been invited to attend the conference & exhibition.

The conference will be held on 29th November followed by the Single Country Exhibition from 30th Nov-1st December 2022. Around 130 Pakistani companies will be exhibiting their products from different sectors.

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