Being Chairman Sindh Board of Investment, Government of Sindh, I welcome you all at 5th edition of Livestock, Dairy, Fisheries, Poultry and Agriculture Seminar & Exhibition 2015. The LDFA 2015 is aimed at being a networking opportunity where Sindh farmers and herders meet entrepreneurs and traders in a way that is mutually beneficial. Our desire is that this event efficiently serves LDFA 2015 participants and visitors, providing timely and accurate information on all relevant developments in Livestock, Dairy, Fisheries, Poultry and Agriculture sectors of economy.
Sindh has proved to be a resilient and attractive investment destination. Sindh is a vibrant and dynamic Province with diversified climatic range; abundant land and natural resources; hardworking & skilled workforce, well developed infrastructure & industrial base, large and growing domestic market, established legal system; rich culture; and strategic location as a regional hub. This has given the impetus for some of the world's leading multi-national corporations to set up base in Sindh. For the times to come, with its immense wealth of natural resources and its unique strategic location of being the gateway to Central Asia, China and the Middle East, Sindh will continue to be the most attractive destination for the investors.
To capitalise on Sindh's competitive edge, Sindh Board of Investment (SBI) has been established with an aim to strengthen business environment in the province of Sindh. It serves as a bridge between Government, local & foreign investors and business community. As the designated board for promoting investment in Sindh, we are here to serve you and facilitate your investment in a business-friendly, open, transparent and fast track environment. I believe with our political will and forward looking vision, the Province of Sindh will find a place in the highly competitive world of trade and investment. We are sure about the destiny of Sindh, that Sindh will grow to be one of the most dynamic growth centers in the region.
Government of Sindh is aware that our efforts in increasing Agriculture, Livestock, Dairy, Fisheries and Poultry production and productivity have to go hand-in-hand with well organized and targeted activities in promoting Sindh's products, leading to development and revitalisation of linkages with large consumption markets both locally and internationally. The Livestock, Dairy, Fisheries & Poultry Expos held at Karachi Expo Center consecutively in 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 (LDF-2011 & LDFA-2012-13-14) were great successes, which can be gauged from the fact that LDFA altogether comprised over 1,000 exhibitor stalls, were attended by over 1 million foreign and domestic visitors from every walk of life, and resulted business deals worth over Rs 1 billion. The event has now become signature event for Government of Sindh in general and Sindh Board of Investment in particular. LDFA is certainly one of the most effective mechanisms to showcase our high-quality fruits, vegetables, Livestock, poultry and Cattle breeds and to build connections between Agricultural, Livestock, Poultry, Fisheries farmers/producers, retailers, wholesalers and traders.
We hope you will join thousands of investors already benefiting from investment in Sindh.