By ANI Correspondent
FAISALABAD: Expo Faisalabad 2026 welcomed another distinguished international guest as Mr. Mehmet Eymen Simsek, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Lahore, visited the mega industrial exhibition and commended the remarkable achievements of Faisalabad’s business community and its growing industrial and export potential.
The Turkish Consul General was warmly received by Mr. Farooq Yousaf Sheikh, President of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), Mr. Naveed Akram Sheikh, Senior Vice President, Engr. Asim Munir, Vice President, along with FCCI members and leading industrialists.
During his visit, Mr. Simsek toured a wide range of exhibition stalls featuring textiles, garments, engineering products, information technology solutions, agriculture-related products, food processing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, handicrafts and other export-oriented industries. He interacted with exhibitors, entrepreneurs and manufacturers, expressing keen interest in the innovative products and advanced manufacturing capabilities showcased at the event.
The Consul General praised the quality, diversity and global competitiveness of Faisalabad’s industrial products, stating that Expo Faisalabad 2026 reflects Pakistan’s growing industrial strength and highlights Faisalabad’s position as the country’s leading manufacturing and export hub.
He observed that Pakistan and Türkiye share historic, brotherly and strategic relations, adding that the business communities of both countries have tremendous potential to further expand economic cooperation. He noted that international trade exhibitions such as Expo Faisalabad provide an effective platform for business networking, investment promotion, knowledge sharing and the exploration of new commercial opportunities.
Speaking on the occasion, FCCI President Farooq Yousaf Sheikh thanked the Turkish Consul General for visiting the exhibition and said that Pakistan and Türkiye enjoy a strong economic partnership built on mutual trust and longstanding friendship. He expressed confidence that greater interaction between the private sectors of the two countries would significantly boost bilateral trade, industrial collaboration, joint ventures and technology transfer.
Senior Vice President Naveed Akram Sheikh and Vice President Engr. Asim Munir highlighted the importance of international participation in Expo Faisalabad, noting that the exhibition has successfully attracted foreign diplomats, investors and trade representatives, creating valuable opportunities for Pakistani exporters to strengthen their presence in global markets.
The Turkish Consul General also appreciated the excellent arrangements made by the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry for organising the exhibition in a highly professional manner. He congratulated the FCCI leadership and organising team for providing an outstanding platform to showcase Faisalabad’s industrial and export capabilities to national and international stakeholders.
His visit reaffirmed the strong and expanding economic relationship between Pakistan and Türkiye and underscored the promising prospects for enhanced bilateral trade, investment, industrial cooperation and business-to-business partnerships.
Held under the theme “Showcasing the Makers of Faisalabad,” Expo Faisalabad 2026 continues to attract diplomats, trade delegations, investors and business leaders from Pakistan and abroad, reinforcing Faisalabad’s reputation as the country’s premier industrial and export centre.
