FPCCI to lead high-profile delegation to D-8 Business Conference & Halal Expo

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh will lead a high-profile business delegation to Jakarta, Indonesia to participate in the D-8 Business Conference, and D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia-2026, scheduled to be held from 14-18 April 2026

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Mar, 2026) Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh will lead a high-profile business delegation to Jakarta, Indonesia to participate in the D-8 Business Conference, and D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia-2026, scheduled to be held from 14-18 April 2026.

These important events are being organized on the sidelines of the forthcoming summit of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation – comprising Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkiye and Azerbaijan, the FPCCI President told media on Thursday. The conference, he added, is expected to attract senior government officials; leading chambers of commerce, investors & entrepreneurs; manufacturers & importers; distributors and major buyers from across the D-8 member countries.

He highlighted, the D-8 region represents a market of more than one billion people with vast economic potential. The total intra D-8 trade has grown significantly in recent years and currently stands at over USD 140 billion – reflecting the growing economic cooperation among member countries.

It is pertinent to note that Pakistan’s trade with D-8 countries is expanding, offering considerable potential for further growth through enhanced business engagement and trade facilitation, he added.

Atif Ikram Sheikh stressed that D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026 will provide an important platform for companies engaged in sectors such as Halal food and beverages; pharmaceuticals & nutraceuticals; cosmetics & personal care; meat & agro-based products; Islamic finance & services and packaging & allied industries.

A large number of delegates from D-8 member countries are expected to participate in the conference and expo. The event will offer Pakistani businesses a valuable opportunity to explore new markets; establish B2B linkages; identify joint ventures and enhance Pakistan’s exports within the D-8 region, he explained.

Arif Ikram Sheikh stated, the FPCCI delegation is being organized with the cooperation and support of the commercial section of the Embassy of Pakistan in Jakarta. FPCCI has invited nominations from its member trade bodies; business councils with D-8 countries and leading exporters across Pakistan to join the delegation. Participation in the delegation will be on a self-finance basis; and, the last date for submission of applications is March 30, 2026.

FPCCI has encouraged exporters and business leaders – particularly from the Halal industry and related sectors – to take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen Pakistan’s trade presence in D-8 markets and develop new business partnerships.