DUBAI: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, on Monday inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion at the World Trade Center Dubai.
On this occasion, the envoy visited various stalls and held detailed discussions with the Pakistani exhibitors.
The Press Counselor of Pakistan in Dubai said that Tirmizi also spoke to the media after inaugurating and visiting the pavilion set up by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.
The ambassador said that almost 100 Pakistani companies linked with the food industry have gathered here, which is a positive sign.
He said that Pakistan’s exports, especially meat and rice, have increased significantly compared to last year.
Pakistan Third Largest Country in Terms of Milk Production
Expressing pleasure over his interaction with the TDAP representatives and organizers, he said that Pakistan is the 3rd largest nation in terms of milk production in the world. It has entered the markets of Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi for the first time.
The ambassador said that he was very happy to see that a large number of dairy producers from Pakistan are participating in Gulfood.
He added that Pakistan’s economic development was directly linked to its exports.
The diplomat said Pakistani growers and businessmen are the backbone of the country’s economy, and their focus should be on further increasing exports.
