ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Ghalib Iqbal has said that Pakistani textile products have great potential of finding more space in European markets.
He was talking to Michal Scherppe, the president of Texworld Fair being held in Paris, said a message received here on Wednesday. The ambassador visited Pakistani Pavilion and Pakistani entrepreneurs’ stalls. He discussed with the exhibitors prospects of business development in France and assured them of continuation of full support and cooperation from the Mission.
The exhibitors told the ambassador that the response of the buyers was encouraging. The ambassador told the exporters that a fashion show of Pakistani garments would be held in the next edition of Texworld in September this year. This is the 36th edition of Texworld being held in Paris, in which 624 exhibitors are participating from all over the world including China, Thailand, India, Indonesia, Turkey and Bangladesh.
Large numbers of companies are exhibiting their products. There was substantial presence of Pakistani manufacturers and exporters of denim and cotton fabrics. Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has arranged national pavilion in the exhibition. Nine Pakistani companies are participating under TDAP while others are exhibiting their fabrics on their won. In total 28 Pakistani companies are participating in the fair.
