International TradeISTANBUL: Representing Pakistan at the 9th D-8 SME Working Group Ministerial Assembly, SMEDA delegates unveiled the National Green Industrial Roadmap for MSMEs.
The presentation highlighted Pakistan’s innovative circular economy pilots in leather tanning in Sialkot, energy-efficient fans in Gujrat, and water-conserving denim laundries in Karachi.
Member countries including Turkey, Indonesia, and Malaysia agreed to establish reciprocal B2B business matchmaking platforms directly connecting Pakistani component makers with regional supply chains.
A joint memorandum was signed to facilitate tariff rationalization and digital certificate recognition among D-8 member states.
Key Strategic Highlights & Directives
- Priority stall allocation with up to 50% rental subsidy for SMEDA-certified manufacturers.
- Instant on-site registration on SMERP (smerp.smeda.org) with digital QR verification.
- Direct B2B business matchmaking linkages established with international delegations and trade commissioners.
- Concessional working capital lines and export pre-shipment financing under SBP facilities.
"Our economic revitalization is squarely anchored on unlocking the export vitality of small enterprises. Expo Faisalabad bridges the gap between grassroots manufacturers and multi-billion-dollar international supply chains."
External Relations
Global Partnerships DeskOfficial communications and media relations cell of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, Federal Ministry of Industries & Production, Government of Pakistan.
Comments (2)
The priority stall allocation and 50% rental subsidy announced here has given our SME cluster direct exposure to GCC buyers. Extremely timely initiative by SMEDA.
Will the on-site facilitation desk at the expo also assist existing manufacturers with technical energy audit grants and SMERP QR-code verifications?
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