Indonesia, Pakistan Hold Business Matching to Boost Trade

Hybrid business forum connects exporters and buyers in coffee, tea, cocoa, and agricultural machinery sectors
The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, in collaboration with the Department of Industry and Trade of West Java Province, organized an Indonesia–Pakistan Business Meeting and One-on-One Business Matching session on June 13, 2026, aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and business cooperation.

Held in a hybrid format as part of the West Java International Industry and Trade Expo 2026, the event connected Indonesian manufacturers and exporters with Pakistani importers, distributors, buyers, and potential business partners.

Approximately 27 Pakistani business representatives attended the event in person at the Indonesian Consulate in Karachi. Participants represented sectors including food and beverages, retail, trading, distribution, hospitality, agriculture, and food processing. Indonesian companies joined virtually to showcase products from four priority sectors: coffee, tea, cocoa and chocolate products, and agricultural machinery.

The event began with opening remarks from Nining Yulistiani, Head of the Department of Industry and Trade of West Java Province, followed by addresses from Pakistan’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, and Indonesian Consul General in Karachi, Mudzakir.

Yulistiani highlighted West Java’s strong industrial base and export capabilities, emphasizing Pakistan’s importance as a promising market due to its large consumer base, expanding industries, and strategic location. She expressed hope that the meeting would lead to concrete business outcomes, including product inquiries, sample exchanges, commercial negotiations, distributorship agreements, and trade transactions.

Ambassador Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri described the initiative as a practical step toward strengthening economic relations between Pakistan and Indonesia. He noted that both countries possess complementary economic strengths, creating opportunities for expanded cooperation in trade, investment, manufacturing, and technology.

Consul General Mudzakir stated that the primary objective of the meeting was to establish direct connections between Indonesian producers and Pakistani buyers while exploring new market opportunities. He noted that bilateral trade between the two countries reached approximately USD 4.26 billion in 2025, demonstrating a strong foundation for future economic engagement.

He further highlighted Karachi’s strategic role as Pakistan’s commercial hub and stressed the growing potential for Indonesian tea, coffee, cocoa products, and agricultural technologies in the Pakistani market.

Following the opening session, Indonesian companies delivered business presentations outlining their products, export capabilities, and potential areas for cooperation. The event then moved into dedicated one-on-one business matching sessions, where participants discussed product specifications, pricing, order volumes, distributorship opportunities, and long-term partnerships.

The sessions were organized into two main categories: coffee and cocoa products, and tea and agricultural machinery. These discussions provided both sides with opportunities to explore commercial collaborations and establish direct business contacts.

The Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi announced that it will continue facilitating communication between participating companies and monitoring follow-up activities, including requests for product samples, quotations, technical discussions, sourcing arrangements, and potential commercial agreements.

The event reaffirmed the shared commitment of Indonesia and Pakistan to strengthening economic relations and expanding trade through direct engagement between their business communities.