The delegation included PCDMA Vice Chairman Shariq Feroz, Convener Diplomatic Committee Nasiruddin Fateh Kukda, and Senior Member Parvez Valimuhammad. PCDMA Chairman Salim Valimuhammad assured Korean officials of full cooperation, particularly in chemical chapters 28 to 32, to help expand the trade volume between the two countries. He urged Korean companies to initiate joint ventures and technical assistance with Pakistani partners in general and specialty chemicals, highlighting the potential for industrial collaboration. Prominent businessman in the dyestuffs industry, Pervez Vali, highlighted the importance of free trade agreements (FTAs), economic partnership agreements, joint ventures and technical assistance. During the meeting, Korean officials suggested that the PCDMA delegation participate in the 2026 textile exhibition in Korea, which the Pakistani side accepted, noting that such participation would further strengthen bilateral trade ties.

Source: The Express Tribune December 24, 2025 06:03 UTC