FPCCI delegation to attend Trade Mission 2019 in Texas on April 27-30

KARACHI: A 33-member businessmen delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and American Pak Business Development Forum will attend Trade Mission 2019 to be held from April 27-30 in Houston, Texas.

The delegation, led by Dr. Mirza lkhtiar Baig, Senior Vice President FPCCI, and comprising leading exporters, real estate developers, businessmen from textile, lT and other sectors left for Houston, said a press release issued here on Wednesday.

Besides the exhibition, 828 meetings will be arranged by Pakistan's Consulate General in Houston and Pakistan Chamber of Commerce Houston.

Dr. Baig will also be meeting with Greater Houston Partnership, Houston Karachi Sister City Association.

The meetings will also be attended by Mark Russell, Sr Commercial Counselor US Commercial Services. Leader of the business community S.M. Muneer would also be joining from Canada along with Vice President FPCCI Noor Ahmed Khan. Dr. Baig said the US has withdrawn GSP duty-free status for India and Turkey, and Pakistani exporters are trying to get the maximum share of trade after withdrawal of GSP facility from India.

Dr. Baig thanked US Consul General JoAnne Wagner and team for facilitating the delegation's visit to Houston.