LAHORE
\nDeputy Prime Minister of Russia visited the National pavilion of Pakistan set up by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in collaboration with TDAP (Trade Development Authority Pakistan) at international trade fair of Russia BIOPROM 2025.
\nThe Russian Deputy Prime Minister was accompanied by senior government officials on this occasion. He warmly welcomed by Pakistan\u2019s strong presence, appreciating the country\u2019s emerging stature in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, and expressed keen interest in further strengthening bilateral trade and cooperation.
\nSMEDA Chief Executive Officer Socrat Aman Rana informed media here Wednesday that SMEDA, under the Ministry of Industries and Production, Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with TDAP, successfully established the Pakistan pavilion at BIOPROM 2025, held on October 6-7 in Gelendzhik City, Russia.
\nThis participation was organized under the special initiative of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, under the patronage and guidance of Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, he mentioned.
\nHe said, the initiative aimed to promote Pakistani pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and allied products in the Russian market while fostering B2B linkages between enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
\nThe pavilion showcased a wide range of high-quality products from leading national companies across pharmaceuticals, food, herbal, cosmetics, and wellness products. Featured brands included Nutrifactor, Qarshi Pakistan, Skincare, Chiltanpure, and Schazoo Zaka Pharmaceutical, reflecting Pakistan\u2019s growing capabilities in quality manufacturing and innovation.
\nThe delegation visiting Russia for BIOPROM included Hamid Muhammad Zaka, Director Market Development of Schazoo Zaka Pharmaceutical, Raja Hassanien Javed, General Manager Regional Operations of SMEDA; and Ms. Shabana Mumtaz, Minister Trade and Investment (MTI) (IRS), Embassy of Pakistan, Russia.
\nIt is notable that the Pakistan pavilion attracted substantial attention from regulators, industry experts, and service providers.
\nThese interactions led to significant B2B linkages and potential collaborations between Pakistani and Russian firms, opening new avenues for export growth and market access for Pakistani SMEs.
\nThis participation reaffirmed the Government of Pakistan\u2019s commitment to enhancing SME-led export diversification and expanding Pakistan\u2019s footprint in non-traditional markets through innovation, quality, and international engagement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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