A Pakistan trade caravan a new brand initiated by the Trade Development Authority to make strategic trade inroads into Central Asia made its final stop at Dushanbe, Tajikistan on Tuesday where buyers and visitors crowded the Hyatt Hotel to see the goods that were up for display and sale.

On this occasion Secretary of the Trade Development Authority Rabiya Javeri Agha said that the caravan comes at an opportune time. The launching of the Eurasian Economic Union has created an opportunity for Pakistani goods to enter through Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan and move freely into Russia, Belarus and Armenia. This provides Pakistan a chance to capitalize on a market of over 180 million people.

Pakistan has strong trade relations with Tajikistan, especially in textile, garments and agro based products. It is time they take economic advantage of this.

At the opening of the Trade Caravans event in Dushanbe, the Pakistan Ambassador to Tajikistan, Mr Tariq Soomro, spoke about the strong potential for trade between the two countries. The proactive government initiatives such as CPEC and CASA1000 were opening roads for greater people connectivity.

At the show, Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Tajikistan Chamber welcomed the Pakistani guests and appreciated the efforts of the Pakistan exhibitors.