Pakistani exhibitors of textile industry have made good business contacts during Hermitextil Fair at Frankfurt. Terming the business deals positive, they expressed their optimism of fair increase of export of textile goods to Germany and other European countries this year.

A large number of buyers visited the Pakistani pavilion and appreciated the quality of the products displayed by them. A total of 206 exhibitors from Pakistan participated in the world’s largest trade fair of textile goods. This was the largest ever participation and Pakistan was ranked at No. 3 in terms of exhibitors after China and India. About 3,300 exhibitors from 75 different countries participated this year.

The commercial consulates at Berlin and Frankfurt in collaboration with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) had made elaborate arrangements to facilitate the Pakistani exhibitors. TDAP also extended support to 51 exhibitors for their participation.