ISLAMABAD – United States furniture producers have shown keen interest inPakistani handmade, traditional furniture and underlined the need offurther enhancing collaboration with the Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC)to promote furniture business between the two countries.The delegation led by Gurjatinder Singh Randhawa called on PFC ChiefExecutive Mian Kashif Ashfaq here Thursday and exchanged views of mutualinterest in enhancing bilateral trade in furniture sector, a press releasesaid.Gurjatinder Singh said that there was a significant potential for promotingPak-US furniture trade and further strengthening of investment relations ofboth the countries.He said only US furniture demand at the manufacturers’ level is forecast toreach $59.0 billion in 2021 and there is a great opportunity for Pakistanifurniture manufacturers to explore this to maximal level.He suggested that PFC should focus on imparting modern training towoodworkers to meet this demand.He said their visit to Pakistan was exploring new avenues in furnituresector and their experience was excellent in regard of investmentopportunities and peaceful atmosphere.Gurtinder Singh also appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan for opening ofKartarpur corridor. He said Prime Minister Imran Khan won the hearts of themillions of Sikh community across the globe.He said he would also urge the followers of the Sikh religion to invest inPakistan especially in hospitality industry to provide best of the statefacilities to Sikh pilgrims.PFC Chief Executive Mian Kashif Ashfaq on this occasion briefed thedelegation about the potential of furniture sector in Pakistan.He said there is significant potential scope for the promotion of Pak-USfurniture trade and further strengthening of investment relationship tocontinue grow and durable working on the positive lines.
“We are making special efforts to increase furniture export catering tothe rising global demand,” he added.He said that the furniture industry caters to various categories and trendsthat change ever so quickly, and it is vital for us to offer items thatreflect to these fast trends. He said, “PFC will work closely with trendexperts to create new items to ensure we cover these lifestyles, and ourgoal fornew intros is to offer the perfect item reflecting consumers’ demands.”
