Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) Senior Vice Chairman Usman Ashraf said that buyers from 25 countries have confirmed their participation in the international exhibition of handmade carpets scheduled to be held in Pakistan next month and out of which 80 foreigners have been included in the list initially.
Usman Ashraf said that the United States, Great Britain, Hungary, and Turkey and also among the 25 countries who have confirmed their participation so far.
He said that the timely financial support from the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has greatly helped in the preparations to make the World Exhibition a success.
He expressed these views while presiding over the review meeting regarding the 39th World Exhibition in the association’s office.Chairman of Carpet Training Institute (CTI) EjazurRehman, senior central leader Abdul Latif Malik, senior member Riaz Ahmed, ShahidHasan Sheikh, Saeed Khan, UmairUsman and others were also present on this occasion.
Senior Vice Chairman Usman Ashraf said that it is very gratifying that along with the traditional buyers of Pakistan’s handwoven carpets, buyers from some non-traditional countries are also willing to participate in the international exhibition to be held in Pakistan.
“So far, buyers from 25 countries have expressed interest in participating in the exhibition and after screening, a list of 80 foreign buyers has been compiled. The final list will be drawn up soon after consultation with TDAP and other stakeholders,” he added.—NNI
