ISLAMABAD, January 4: Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan H.E Mr. Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini called on the Federal Minister of National Food Security Syed Fakhar Imam in his office today on 4th January, 2022. Secretary Ministry of National Food Security and Research Mr. Tahir Khursheed and Senior Joint Secretary Mr. JavedHumayun also attended the meeting.
Fakhar welcomed the Iranian offer to waive off all tariff on agricultural exports to Iran from Pakistan. Fakhar said that Pakistan has immense export potential with respect to citrus fruits, rice, mangoes, onion, potatoes, fisheries and livestock etc. He said that Pakistan can meet the entire demand of rice of Iran. Fakhar said that Pakistan has 8 Mntonnes of rice which can be exported. Fakhar said that Pakistan exported appx 144,000 tonnes of mangoes internationally and hence its export to Iran also has huge potential. Secretary Ministry of National Food Security and Research Mr. Tahir Khursheed said that the extensive border between the two countries makes it ideal for trade of perishable goods.
H.E. Mr. Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini said that Iran imports numerous agricultural products from Pakistan. He said that Iran imported 5,000 tonnes of citrus fruits from Pakistan. H.E. said that Iran also imports rice from Pakistan and has a substantial market for livestock, red meat, fisheries etc. Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan apprised the federal minister that Iran is exporting 104 MW electricity to Pakistan. H.E. said that Iran and Pakistan have a border of 900 km and both countries should take advantage of that to strengthen each other.
Fakhar Imam said that Iran has expertise in the floriculture sector and exchange of such expertise can benefit both countries. Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Mr. Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini offered to exchange Iran’s technical knowledge of flori-culture with Pakistan. – PR
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