KARACHI: A delegation from the Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) led by Chairman Salim Valimuhammad has engaged in significant discussions with Chinese industrial leaders at the InterDye 2026 exhibition in Shanghai, focused on enhancing trade and industrial partnerships between Pakistan and China.
According to a press statement from the Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchants Association, the delegation participated in the "Trade Chemical Technology Innovation and International Trade Cooperation" conference. PCDMA representatives, including Chairman Salim Valimuhammad, former chairman Mahmood Salam, and member Abdul Rahim Khatri, delivered keynote speeches. Their contributions centered on the potential of Pakistan's dyestuffs sector, capturing the audience's interest and raising PCDMA's profile internationally. Others in attendance were former vice chairman Nadeem Aftab, former president of the Lahore office Kashif Raza, and Dr. Mushtaq.
A highlight of the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between PCDMA and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), the conference organizer. The MoU, signed by Salim Valimuhammad and CCPIT Chairman Yuan Junjie, represents a step forward in institutional collaboration.
Mr. Valimuhammad stated that the agreement would benefit not only PCDMA but also the broader community and industry standards. "This achievement sets a precedent for ongoing cooperation and will foster stronger ties between our industries," he said.
Both parties stressed the importance of promoting InterDye as a leading global platform for the dyes and chemicals industry, encouraging wider participation from stakeholders to explore new opportunities for trade, innovation, and networking.