Mr. Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Minister for Commerce will inaugurate the Canada Pakistan Trade Expo to be held from 8th to 12th July, 2009 at Toronto, Canada which is being organized by FPCCI with the cooperation of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and Pakistan Consulate General in Toronto. The other important personalities from Pakistan who will attend the Expo include Mr. Mohibbullah Shah, Chief Executive, TDAP Mr. Sultan Ahmed Chawla, President FPCCI, Mirza Karim Baig, Secretary TDAP, Mr. S. M. Muneer, Former President FPCCI and Chairman, Pakistan Canada Business Council of FPCCI and Mr. Muhammad Amin Khatri, Chairman, Fairs & Exhibition Committee of FPCCI.

This is first ever bilateral trade event between both the countries in Canada which is expected to bring about intensity in the business activities, open new era for joint ventures and contribute significantly in promotion of exports of Pakistan to Canada.

As many as 62 companies of different sectors including Cutlery, Biscuits & Cookies, Rice, Foods and Spices, Fresh Fruits, Onyx & Marble, Gold and Silver antique jewellery, Gem Stones, Leather products and Leather Garments, Mineral (Chrome Ore), Sports Goods and Kits, Surgical & Dental Instruments, Textile, Garments, Knitted Garments & Socks, Home Textile, Bedlinen, Towels and Nighwears etc. are participating in the said Expo. All the selected companies are of great repute and they are specialized in their respective fields.

The Canada Pakistan Trade Expo is getting a great hype in the entire North American Region and leading buyers, Chain Stores, Super Stores etc., have been invited in the Expo which will be a showcase of variety of products.

Mr. S. M. Muneer, Chairman , Pakistan Canada Business Council of FPCCI has already left for Toronto for necessary arrangements of Expo. The venue of Expo in Toronto is well known in the entire Canada . On 13th July there will be a Gala Dinner to be attended by a large number of Pakistani and Canadian businessmen.