The first ever Iran Fair 2012 concluded with an attendance of more than 30,000 visitors during three days which was participated by more than 75 Iranian and 45 Pakistani companies. This is unprecedented for the first time that any single country exhibition being hosted by government of Punjab through its investment promotion agency, i.e Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT).
PBIT CEO Dr Sajid Yoosufani, while speaking at the closing ceremony, looked forward to more such people-to-people exchanges in future which would enhance the socio-economic ties between both countries. The head of the Iranian delegation Ali Khaksar thanked PBIT and the Punjab government to make this all possible and looked forward to hosting Pakistan single country exhibition in Mashad, Iran in November this year.
In a colourful closing ceremony, the Iranian exhibitors were awarded certificates and shields by PBIT VC Dr Miftah Ismail. Also in attendance were the head of the Iranian delegation Ali Khaksar, commercial consular Iran, CEO Expo and a senior member from LCCI. The main partners of PBIT for this fair CM Pak (A China Mobile Company), Faisalabad Industrial Estate and City District Government, Lahore were also awarded shields for their participation.