TDAP willing to extend support to PCA

A five-member delegation from Pakistan Coating Association headed by the Chairman, Mr Siraj Uddin, met Mr Zubair Motiwala, Chief Executive of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and discussed the matter of cooperation, particularly on the subject of exports.

Mr Zubair Motiwala extended a warm welcome to the PCA delegation. During the meeting, referring to State Bank policy on exports to Afghanistan, he said dollars required in advance from Afghan business people is mandatory due to the non-availability of dollars in Pakistan. He suggested that the Pakistan Coating Association become a member of the Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry. This will keep the PCA members updated on the Afghanistan trade and business insights. To enhance the coating industry’s exports to Afghanistan, he suggested arranging a warehousing facility at Torkham and Chaman borders and renting out to exporters of coating products to display their products. Relating to banking issues in Afghanistan, he stated that eventually, it would be resolved sooner or later.

Further, Mr Zubair emphasised and proposed that the PCA delegation focuses on CIS and African markets realising their potential; he also apprised that coating exporter should comply with product Certification initially, as CIS states are rigid on it. In context to marketing and promotion of coating exports, he added that PCA initially should arrange webinars (cost savings) and then move ahead gradually. Regarding PCA’s participation in international trade events, Mr Zubair apprised the delegation of the upcoming Uzbekistan Trade Exhibition in February 2023. Lastly, addressing all participants, he agreed to extend support and cooperation to enhance coating products’ exports further.

Mr Siraj Uddin, Chairman, PCA, thanked TDAP’s Chief Executive for warmly welcoming his delegation. After briefing on the composition of the major manufacturing sectors under the Pakistan coating industry, he requested the TDAP authorities to facilitate PCA members for their participation in international trade events. Mr Muhammad Yousuf, Former Senior Vice Chairman of PCA, asked for TDAP’s export methodology to enhance exports of the PCA member industries and their willingness to participate in TDAP’s associated international exhibitions and seminars.

Mr Musa Yahya Baghpatee, Executive Member of PCA, requested effective guidelines by the TDAP to promote exports of the coating industry. Mr Abid Taqi, a member of PCA, asked TDAP for the Certification details of coating products. Last but not least, Mr Shafqatullah Siddiqui, Director General, TDAP, satisfied the PCA delegation and promised to provide complete services for promoting and enhancing the coating export products.

Those who attended the meeting were: Mr M. Zubair Motiwala, Chief Executive, TDAP, from PCA; Mr Siraj Uddin, Chairman; Mr Muhammad Yousuf, Former Senior Vice Chairman of PCA; Mr Musa Yahya Baghpatee, Mr Usman Umer, EC Members, and Mr Iftekhar Rahat, Secretary, South Region.

 

The meeting concluded with the presentation of souvenirs and a flower bouquet to Mr Zubair Motiwala, followed by a photo session.

In the picture from R to L: Mr Musa Yahya Baghpatee & Mr Usman Umer, EC Members, PCA, Mr Siraj Uddin, Chairman, PCA, Mr M. Zubair Motiwala, Chief Executive, TDAP, Mr Muhammad Yousuf, Former Senior Vice Chairman, PCA, Mr Abid Taqi, Member, PCA and Mr Iftekhar Rahat, Secretary, PCA South Region.

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