BEIJING, May 28 (APP): Pakistani manufacturers of shoes and leather products are taking part in the annual exhibition started in Guangzhou from Wednesday (today).

As many as 17 prominent entrepreneurs from Karachi and Lahore are taking part at the 18th International Exhibition on recommendation of Pakistan Tanners Association with the collaboration of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TADP).

According to the organizer, the fair is unique in terms of specifically catering to the needs of shoe manufacturers.

The exhibition has become an important event for the leather industry for the consumption of finished leather for shoes in Guangzhou city as it is also considered one of the industrial hubs of China.

The success of the exhibition can be judged from the fact that last year there were 892 exhibitors from thirty countries that showcased their leather products and the Fair received 26,000 visitors.

The TDAP in view of encouraging Pakistan's leather industry and for the promotion of  country's export is regularly participating in the exhibition.