Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh will lead a high-level trade delegation to Jakarta, Indonesia to participate in the D-8 Business Conference and D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia-2026, scheduled to be held from April 14 to 18, 2026.
Lahore, March 12, 2026 Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry President Atif Ikram Sheikh will lead a high-level trade delegation to Jakarta, Indonesia to participate in the D-8 Business Conference and D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia-2026, scheduled to be held from April 14 to 18, 2026.
These important events are being organized on the sidelines of the upcoming summit of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation – which includes Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan, the president of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry told the media on Thursday. He added that the conference is expected to attract senior government officials. Leading chambers of commerce, investors and entrepreneurs; Manufacturers and importers. Major distributors and buyers from all over the G8 member countries.
He pointed out that the eight developing countries region represents a market that includes more than one billion people with enormous economic potential. Total two-way trade between G8 countries has grown significantly in recent years, and currently stands at more than US$140 billion – reflecting growing economic cooperation among member countries.
He added that it is noteworthy that Pakistan’s trade with G8 developing countries is expanding, offering great potential for further growth through enhanced trade engagement and trade facilitation.
Atif Ikram Sheikh stressed that D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026 will provide an important platform for companies operating in sectors such as halal food and beverages; Pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Cosmetics and personal care; Meat and agricultural products; Islamic finance, services, packaging and allied industries.
It is expected that a large number of delegations from the G8 member states will participate in the conference and exhibition. This event will provide Pakistani companies with a valuable opportunity to explore new markets. Create B2B links; He explained that identifying joint projects and enhancing Pakistani exports within the G8 developing countries region.
Arif Ikram Sheikh said that the delegation of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry 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 the eight developing countries and major exporters across Pakistan to join the delegation. Participation in the delegation will be on a self-financing basis; The deadline for submitting applications is March 30, 2026.
FPCCI has encouraged exporters and business leaders – especially 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.