The Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles invites you to join our US delegation of businessmen/buyers to visit the INTERNATIONAL FOOD & AGRO EXHIBITION – 10th-12th AUGUST 2023 at KARACHI EXPO CENTRE – PAKISTAN. 

International Food and AgroExhibition (FoodAg)  to be held at Expo Centre Karachi – 10^th-12^th August 2023 is Pakistan’s first international food and agriculture exhibition showcasing the potential of Pakistan’s dynamic agro and food industry. This exhibition will provide a unique opportunity to visitors and exhibitors through its networking and matchmaking platform. It will also serve as a common meeting place for investors, exhibitors, and buyers. FoodAg will enable producers, importers, buyers, exporters, retailers, and media personnel to meet and exchange ideas. Irrespective of the size of your business, this exhibition will serve as a catalyst that will propel businesses toward sustainable success.

Importers with around US$2 million worth of imports will be given complimentary Air tickets and Hotel stays.

Foreign Delegates can register at Foreign Delegates Online Application Form – International Food & Agriculture Exhibition (tdap.gov.pk)

The brochure for the Expo can be found at foodag brochure (tdap.gov.pk).

Please feel free to forward this email to your contacts who may potentially be interested in visiting the FoodAg Pakistan 2023 and business opportunities in Pakistan. Please email us at trade_division@pakconsulatela.org  for any questions you may have.

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