Dakar Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (CCIAD) hosted a Journee de la CCIAD on the sidelines of the ongoing Dakar International Trade Fair FIDAK 2023. The ceremony was inaugurated by Director General CICES (Centre International du Commerce Exterieur du Senegal), President of the Dakar Chamber of Commerce CCIAD and Ambassador of Pakistan.

After the official ceremony, b2b interactions were held between Pakistani exhibitors who are showcasing their products at FIDAK and Senegalese businesses and entrepreneurs.

President CCIAD in his remarks fondly recalled his visit to Pakistan for the 4^th International Textile Expo in Karachi in May 2023 and appreciated the efforts of Pakistan Embassy for enhancing trade engagements between Pakistan and Senegal.

Ambassador Sayed mentioned that Pakistan and Senegal had a lot to offer each other for a win win partnership. She invited the attendees to visit the Pakistani stalls in FIDAK that were showcasing high quality “Made in Pakistan” products like sports gear, surgical instruments, textile and ready to wear women clothing, baby garments, cosmetics, furniture and handicrafts.

Pakistani exhibitors visiting Dakar for FIDAK 2023 are exploring the Senegalese market for developing strong business partnerships and introducing high quality Pakistani products in Senegal and West Africa.