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Highlights of Events 2011 - 2012The Halal Food Conference and Business Matching, 2011After the remarkable success of International Halal Conference on 22nd March 2011 in collaborationwith Halal Development Corporation (HDC) of Malaysia, another initiative was taken by Sindh Boardof Investment to promote Halal sector in Pakistan.Thailand has very recently emerged as one of the keyplayers in global halal sector. Therefore, on theauspicious occasion of 60th Anniversary ofdiplomatic relations between Pakistan and Thailand,Sindh Board of Investment in collaboration with RoyalThai Embassy at Islamabad co-organized “The HalalFood Conference and Business Matching, 2011” on30th September, 2011.A delegation comprised of representatives from halalfood industry, certification bodies and public sectorparticipants from Thailand also took part in thisConference and Business Matching session. HisExcellency Mr. Kun Marut, Ambassador of Thailandaccompanied the Thai delegation for the event.The purpose of the Conference was to promotebetter understanding of halal food production andcertification procedure in Thailand and to promotebusiness cooperation and explore opportunities forjoint ventures in halal food sector between Pakistanand Thailand. The main objectives of the event wereas follows:• Highlight Prospects of Halal Industry in Pakistan• Halal Certifications and Standards (Local, Regional, and International)• Halal Trade Promotion between Pakistan and Thailand• Business Matchmaking between Entrepreneurs of Pakistan and Thailand• Awareness and Training on Halal Industry