KARACHI: First ever Virtual Rice Expo 2021, organised by Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has got overwhelming response as more than 1500 persons from 75 countries applied for registration.
Due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic situation, rice exporters are restricted from travelling and attending trade gatherings worldwide, REAP is the first association of Pakistan which has organised first ever Virtual REAP Rice Expo 2021 on Wednesday June 16, 2021 for the promotion of Pakistani rice exports.
Launching ceremony of the expo was held at REAP House Karachi in presence of office bearers and leadership of the association.
Abdul Qayum Paracha Chairman REAP, Ex-Chairmen Rafique Suleman and Abdul Rahim Janoo, Convener REAP Committee Faisal Anis, Deputy Convener Farhat Rasheed, Faisal Choudhary Member Managing Committee (MC) REAP, whereas persons connected through Zoom video Link included Malik Faisal Jahangir, Senior Vice Chairman, Shahzad Ali Malik & Ch Samee Ullah Naeem Ex-Chairman REAP, Ali Hussam Asgher, Mahesh Raja Manglani, Safder Mehkri, Chela Ram Kewlani, Raza Amjad, Kazim Khandwala, Noman Arif and other MC members were connected through Zoom Video link.
Trade & Investment Counsellor appointed in Embassies of Pakistan in many countries have extended their support and arrange to send invitations to rice importers in their respective countries.
REAP has received overwhelming response from around the Globe. More than 1500 persons applied for registration from 75 countries. Out of which more than 400 International participants were logged in and attended this Expo. REAP also invited many prominent international speakers to share their expertise with the participants.
Nor Ramsuri Bin Abdul Rahman Head Logistics Department, Amirdine Mohamed Technical Advisor ONICOR Comoros, Judy Carol L Dansal Administrator M/s. National Food Authority (NFA) Philippines, V Subramanian M/s. The Rice Traders, (TRT) Singapore, Heshmati Poor Managing Director M/s ETKA Organisation Iran and Abdul Razzaq Khuraiji, CEO M/s. Al Shawnee Rice Trading Saudi Arabia were some of the prominent speakers.
This event due to its unique nature has become one of the most successful events in the history of REAP.
REAP hoped that participants get benefits from the inspirational keynote speakers and take advantage of unparalleled networking opportunities between Pakistani Exhibitors with international buyers. “We will see a substantial increase in rice exports from Pakistan to many countries of the world,” they said.
REAP has also thanked Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and Trade & Investment /Commercial Counsellors in all Pakistani Embassies /High Commissions to make this event a great success.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2021
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