Islamabad: Patron-in-Chief of the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (APJCCI), Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, along with Secretary General of United Business Group (UBG) and Chairman APJCCI, Zafar Bakhtawari, called on the newly appointed Director General of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Abdul Salam Shah, in Islamabad and congratulated him on assuming his new responsibilities, says a press release.
During the meeting, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari stated that Azerbaijan is an emerging and promising market for Pakistani exporters, and there is a need to translate the strong diplomatic relations between the two countries into tangible trade and investment outcomes.
He proposed that APJCCI and TDAP should jointly organise a Pakistan Single Country Exhibition or ‘Made in Pakistan Expo’ in Baku to effectively showcase Pakistani products and services. He noted that such an exhibition would provide a practical platform for exporters to explore business opportunities and establish direct linkages with buyers, distributors, and relevant business organizations.
He further shared that APJCCI has already organized two business delegations to Azerbaijan with support from the private sector, and requested TDAP’s facilitation for upcoming delegations to encourage greater participation from serious exporters and investors.
Bakhtawari emphasized that Pakistani businessmen are keen to explore trade opportunities in Azerbaijan and suggested the early appointment of a Commercial Counsellor or Trade Officer in Azerbaijan to provide market intelligence, trade data, regulatory guidance, and business matchmaking support.
