Alhamdolillah it gives me great pleasure to express my views regarding Pakistan Edible Oil Conference (PEOC) while the 4th conference of its kind was held last year in Karachi, Pakistan. Getting encouragement from the overwhelming success of PEOC 2019, the organizers have now announced PEOC-2020.

This is really an honor for Pakistan and for the whole edible oil industry to stage this global event and hopefully will continue on yearly basis. This will certainly improve the global image of Pakistan and improve the industrial knowledge of people.

I would like to welcome all the delegates who are attending the 5th Pakistan Edible Oil Conference. I would like to acknowledge Mr. RasheedJanmohammed, the chief executive of PEOC and joint efforts of Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), Pakistan Edible Oil Refiners Association (PEORA) and to Pakistan Soap Manufacturers Association (PSMA).

Pakistan Soap Manufacturers Association has current strength of 166 members including Pakistan's leading FMCG companies engaged in manufacturing of quality soaps, detergents and its allied products in Pakistan & giving employment to tens of thousands of workforce. Our members are at present in every province and are contributing to the national exchequer in terms of direct & indirect taxes.

As a Chairman of Pakistan Soap Manufacturers Association, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all participants particularly the foreign participants who have come all the way to attend this conference.

No doubt their participation has not only given us encouragement but has also added value to our conference and made this event milestone for industrial development of Pakistan. I would also like to acknowledge the support of the valued members of our Association who have indeed played a significant role in the success of the conference by sponsoring and participating.