Embassy of Pakistan, celebrated Pakistan Day, “Journee du Pakistan” at the Pakistan Pavilion set up at the Dakar International Trade Fair FIDAK 2023. The whole of FIDAK echoed with Dil Dil Pakistan and Pakistani snacks was served to all those who were visiting the Pakistan Pavilion.

Senegalese visitors appreciated the Pakistani products and hospitality. Pakistanis in Dakar joined in the festivity as well. A large number of Pakistanis also travelled from The Gambia for this event. The mehndi stall was extremely popular among the Senegalese girls. Pakistanis at the event heartily joined in the festivities and danced to the Pakistani tunes.  

Director General CICES (Centre International du Commerce Exterieur du Senegal), Salihou Keita and his team was invited to visit the Pakistan Pavilion for the Journee du Pakistan. Ambassador Sayed gave them a tour of all the Pakistani stalls. DG CICES appreciated the high-quality products and the workmanship especially of the wooden carved furniture and the brass handicrafts there. DG CICES Salihou has previously visited Pakistan for the 1^st Engineering and Healthcare Show in Lahore in 2022 and is collaborating with PakinSenegal for enhancing cooperation between CICES and TDAP.