President FPCCI-led trade team to visit Indonesia

LAHORE: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, will lead a high-profile business delegation to Jakarta, Indonesia from 14-16 April 2026 to participate in the D-8 Business Conference and the D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026 – scheduled to be held from 14-18 April 2026.

Atif Ikram Sheikh apprised that these important events are being organized on the sidelines of the forthcoming summit of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation – comprising Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Türkiye and Azerbaijan.

The conference is expected to attract senior government officials; leading chambers of commerce, investors & entrepreneurs; manufacturers & importers; distributors and major buyers from across the D-8 member countries.

President FPCCI highlighted that the D-8 region represents a market of more than one billion people with vast economic potential. The total intra D-8 trade has grown significantly in recent years; and, currently stands at over US$140 billion – reflecting the growing economic cooperation among member countries.

It is pertinent to note that Pakistan’s trade with D-8 countries is expanding; offering considerable potential for further growth through enhanced business engagement and trade facilitation, he added.

Atif Ikram Sheikh stressed that the D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026 will provide an important platform for companies engaged in sectors such as Halal food and beverages; pharmaceuticals & nutraceuticals; cosmetics & personal care; meat & agro-based products; Islamic finance & services and packaging & allied industries.

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