ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (Staff Reporter + APP) Algeria is set to host the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) from September 4 to 10, 2025, at the Palais des Expositions du Pins Maritimes in Algiers. The organizers are expecting :
The event, themed “Gateway to New Opportunities,” aims to connect companies with the vast African market of over 1.4 billion people and a GDP exceeding $3.5 trillion. With more than 2,000 exhibitors from 140 countries expected to participate, the fair is anticipated to generate trade deals and investment projects worth over $44 billion.
The Algerian Embassy in Islamabad has extended an invitation to Pakistani authorities, businesses, and economic operators to participate in this significant event.
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Given Pakistan’s “Look Africa” initiative, launched in 2017, and the “Engaging Africa” initiative in 2019, aimed at promoting economic cooperation with Africa, this event presents a valuable opportunity for Pakistan to strengthen its economic and trade relations with the continent.
Algeria, being the third-largest economy in Africa and strategically located in the north, linking Africa with Europe and Asia, serves as a gateway to the continent.
Pakistan’s participation in IATF2025 could potentially enhance bilateral trade, which has already shown growth, reaching $4.6 billion in 2018-2019 and exceeding $5.6 billion in recent years.
This event aligns with Pakistan’s efforts to increase its diplomatic footprint in Africa, with plans to establish more resident missions in African nations and cover other countries through simultaneous accreditation. By participating in IATF2025, Pakistani businesses can explore new markets, foster partnerships, and contribute to the country’s economic growth.
What is IATF2025? – Discover Africa’s Premier Trade Fair
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with African Union Commission and AfCFTA Secretariat, brings you the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) to be hosted by People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, in Algiers.
The AfCFTA is expected to boost intra-African trade significantly over the coming years. Increasing intra-Africa trade can foster industrialization, promote value addition, create jobs, and enhance competitiveness on the global stage.
IATF2025 will provide a unique and valuable platform for businesses to access an integrated African market of over 1.4 billion people with a GDP of over US$3.5 trillion created under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
