KCCI delegation departs for Bangladesh, Sri Lanka to enhance trade relations

A delegation from the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) departed on Thursday for a week-long visit to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, aiming to strengthen bilateral trade ties and explore new avenues of economic cooperation between the countries

KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th Apr, 2026) A delegation from the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) departed on Thursday for a week-long visit to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, aiming to strengthen bilateral trade ties and explore new avenues of economic cooperation between the countries.

The trade delegation, led by Senior Vice President KCCI Muhammad Raza, comprises a diverse group of exporters, manufacturers, traders, and entrepreneurs representing textiles, agro-commodities, food products, building materials, industrial supplies, value-added goods and other key sectors, said a statement issued here.

The visiting delegation will hold a series of Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings with leading chambers of commerce, trade bodies, and business communities in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Meetings with government authorities, policymakers, and relevant stakeholders are also scheduled to discuss trade facilitation, market access, and opportunities for joint ventures and investment, it added.

Muhammad Raza, speaking prior to departure, stated that the visit reflected KCCI’s continued efforts to promote

Pakistan’s exports and strengthen economic linkages with regional economies.

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka offer significant potential for expanding trade, particularly in sectors such as textiles, agriculture, food processing, construction materials, and industrial inputs, he emphasized and informed that the delegation will actively engage with counterparts to explore mutually beneficial collaborations, identify new markets for Pakistani products, and address issues hindering trade growth.