Made in Pakistan expo 2014 to be to held in India for the second time

The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has decided to hold the 2nd edition of the Made In Pakistan Expo 2014 in India, subsequent to the success of the inaugural edition of MIPEM 2014 and also having received good number of response from the Pakistani exhibitors and almost 70 percent stall have already been booked. The 2nd edition of ‘Made In Pakistan Expo to be held in India with the aim to promote Pakistan’s garments and clothing has been duly endorsed by the ministry of commerce and ministry of textile industry, Government of Pakistan. The exhibition aims to provide a platform to the Pakistan based companies, where they can display their range of products and services to the Indian public and business community. The exhibition will also be contributing in promoting Pakistan – India economic relations by diversifying the existing trade patterns thus introducing a wide range of quality Pakistani products in the Indian market with prominent business and trade sectors. According to Chairman PRGMEA, Arshad Aziz, the event is likely to fetch at least $600 million export orders as compared to $400 million received in the 1st edition. Pakistani garments especially ladies wear and lawn are in great demand in India and the long term business deals among the two countries will flourish the bilateral trade and Pakistan’s value-added sector could be given big boost. It’s the time when India should be considered as an opportunity rather than a threat to Pakistani Industries. The PRGMEA has arranged B2C and B2B meetings between the Pakistani exhibitors and manufacturer with Indian buyers and trade delegation would also visit India in the sidelines so that Pakistan exhibitors could avail maximum benefit from the event. The Pakistani value-added sector will get this regional market in real term when Indian government removes all hurdles on Pakistan’s exports. PRGMEA has acquired 25,000 square feet space in World Trade Centre in Mumbai and it is expected that over remaining stalls would be booked in next couple of days. Beside readymade garments, fashion clothing, and home textiles, handicrafts, marble items, food items and other goods would also be displayed in the event. The exhibition would be held from August 31 to September 5, 2014 at World Trade Centre in Mumbai, India.