Message from head of commerce & economic division High Commission of India Pakistan

I am glad that the India Chem 2008 in Mumbai during October 2008 is receiving active participation of leading. Pakistani business organisation. This is a field of business where the needs and objectives of India and Pakistan converge.
Today India's achievements in the field are Impressive. The chemical industry is among the fastest growing once in India. India is the 12th largest producer of chemicals in the world and manufactures more than 70,000 products. Despite stupendous growth forming significant component of Indian economy, chemical industry constitutes a relatively small portion of the global market.
With the market for the Chemical products growing rapidly, several Indian companies have become world leaders and trusted suppliers of high quality products, technologies, design and consultancy. These are the potential partners that await Pakistani visitors to the Exhibition in Mumbai. I wish them success in their ventures. I would like to congratulate Business Horizons Pakistan to take an Initiative in the private sector to complement the efforts of the governments of both India and Pakistan in promoting bilateral trade and Investments.