Pakistan, Indonesia Seek Stronger Trade Ties Through Business Cooperation
Pakistan Indonesia Trade Consul General Mudzakir presents the Primaduta Award 2026 to MAPAK CEO Abdul Rasheed JanMohammad.
Pakistan and Indonesia are seeking stronger bilateral trade ties, wider market access for Pakistani products and greater industrial cooperation. Indonesian Consul General Mudzakir said mutual trust and long-term business partnerships could create new economic opportunities for both countries.
He made these remarks at a dinner reception in Karachi, where MAPAK Edible Oils Private Limited received Indonesia’s Primaduta Award 2026. The award recognised the company’s contribution to trade with Indonesia, particularly through palm oil imports.
Consul General Mudzakir presented the award to MAPAK Chief Executive Officer Abdul Rasheed JanMohammad.
MAPAK Recognised for Trade with Indonesia
Under Indonesia’s Minister of Trade Decision No. 2002 of 2026, MAPAK received the award in the Halal Products Importer category. The recognition reflects the company’s sustained commercial partnership with Indonesia.
Highlighting the importance of palm oil trade, Mudzakir said Indonesian supplies provide essential raw materials for Pakistan’s edible oil refining and downstream industries.
He noted that this cooperation supports local manufacturing, value addition and employment. Moreover, it strengthens industrial competitiveness and creates opportunities for further economic collaboration.
TEI 2026 Produces Business Agreements Worth US$9.4 Million
The consul general also highlighted the outcomes of Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026.
A Sindh delegation comprising more than 20 companies attended the event with facilitation from the Indonesian Consulate General. During the expo, the delegation signed 14 Memoranda of Understanding and Letters of Intent.
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The agreements carry a combined potential value of US$9.4 million.
Mudzakir stressed that the real success of these agreements would depend on their implementation. He said businesses must convert them into actual trade, investment and long-term partnerships.
Business Leaders Attend Karachi Reception
Approximately 50 prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs attended the reception.
Among them were FPCCI Senior Vice President Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Talat Mahmood, and businessman Basheer JanMohammad.
Representatives of trade organisations, including the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) and the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), also attended.
Abdul Rasheed JanMohammad heads Westbury Group and serves as CEO of the Pakistan Edible Oil Conference (PEOC). He is also a former chairman of the Pakistan Edible Oil Refiners Association (PEORA).
His business experience spans edible oil processing, storage and port logistics.
Indonesian Cultural Performance Marks the Occasion
The evening also featured a traditional Saman dance performance by Indonesian students in Karachi.
Originating in Aceh, the dance is known for its synchronised movements and dynamic rhythms. The performance added a cultural dimension to the reception.
It also highlighted the longstanding friendship and growing economic ties between Pakistan and Indonesia.
