Key Takeaways
- The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) hosted an 11-member business delegation from Iran.
- Led by Naser Beyki, the Iranian delegation met with Sheryar Taj, Secretary TDAP, in Karachi.
- Both sides agreed to explore joint ventures and strengthen institutional cooperation.
The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) welcomed an 11-member business delegation from Iran at its headquarters in Karachi. The delegation was led by Naser Beyki, Chairman of the Arak Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines & Agriculture, and accompanied by Morad Neimati, Commercial Attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pakistan.
During the meeting, Sheryar Taj, Secretary TDAP, highlighted the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iran and emphasized the importance of enhancing economic cooperation through stronger business-to-business linkages. He presented an overview of Pakistan’s exports and identified promising products with significant export potential to the Iranian market, including rice, meat and meat products, fresh fruits and vegetables, maize seed, potatoes, onions, garlic, citrus fruits, sesame seed, mango pulp, edible oils, and processed food products.
Athar Hussain Khokhar, Director General of the Agro and Food Division, briefed the Iranian delegation on these export strengths. He invited them to participate in Pakistan’s premier Food and Agriculture exhibition-FoodAg 2026 and other flagship international exhibitions organized by TDAP to explore new business opportunities and establish long-term commercial partnerships.
The Iranian delegation represented a diverse range of sectors including agriculture, livestock, engineering, home appliances, metals, mining, and railway equipment. Both sides exchanged views on market opportunities, investment prospects, technology transfer, and industrial collaboration aimed at promoting sustainable bilateral trade.
To facilitate direct commercial engagement, TDAP organized both in-person and virtual Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings between the visiting delegation and leading Pakistani companies. Participating physically were GFC Fans, Ampex Seeds, OGT, REAP, Royal Fans, Inovi Telecom, Dawlance, Infinix Mobile, Fauji Meat Limited, Meat World, and MATCO Foods. Companies participating virtually included Waves, Rafique Engineering, PEL, Super Asia, TCL Electronics Holdings, and PEFMA.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides agreed to maintain regular engagement through reciprocal business delegations, strengthen institutional cooperation, participate in each other’s trade exhibitions, and explore joint ventures in agro-food processing, livestock, engineering goods, home appliances, automotive parts, metals, and mining. This agreement is seen as a significant step towards boosting bilateral trade relations between the two countries.
The meeting underscored the potential for increased economic cooperation and highlighted the shared commitment to fostering sustainable business relationships that benefit both nations.
