‘Africa Diplomatic & Economic Conference’ to improve trade tries: Rafiq Memon
KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan SADC Chamber Trade Federation PSCTF (Pakistan Chapter), Muhammad Rafiq Memon, has expressed confidence that the 1st Africa Diplomatic & Economic Conference 2026 will prove to be a significant milestone in promoting trade and investment between Pakistan and the African continent. He said the initiative by the PSCTF (Pakistan Chapter) had the potential to transform…
Karachi: Muhammad Rafiq Memon, Chairman of the Pakistan SADC Chamber Trade Federation (PSCTF) Pakistan Chapter, expressed optimism regarding the upcoming 1st Africa Diplomatic & Economic Conference 2026. He believed that this gathering could serve as a pivotal moment in bolstering trade and investment ties between Pakistan and the African continent.
Memon proposed that this initiative held the potential to transform diplomatic ties into tangible economic partnerships, thereby fostering enhanced cooperation and unlocking fresh avenues for bilateral trade. He voiced hope that the efforts of the PSCTF, in tandem with government entities and trade organizations in Pakistan, would significantly elevate trade volumes between Pakistan and Africa, particularly with the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
During a press conference organized by the PSCTF (Pakistan Chapter) at a Karachi hotel on October 19, a day before the conference, Dewan Muhammad Yousuf Farooqui, the Patron-in-Chief of the PSCTF (Pakistan Chapter), welcomed all delegates and participants. He emphasized that the conference aimed to bolster Pakistan–Africa relations, promote bilateral trade, and forge strategic partnerships across various sectors such as industry, technology, and sustainable mobility.
Farooqui’s company, Yousuf Dewan Companies, reiterated its dedication to Pakistan’s economic progress, innovation, and global collaborations, expressing anticipation that the conference would catalyze meaningful collaboration, enduring partnerships, and shared prosperity among Pakistan and African nations.
Syed Moizuddin, President of the PSCTF (Pakistan Chapter), underscored the significance of fortifying trade relations between Pakistan and African countries. He stated that the initiative sought to convene Pakistani business representatives alongside African diplomatic missions based in Pakistan to explore novel opportunities in trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
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