Ambassador, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Envoy to the UAE inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion at Zaa’beel Hall 6, World Trade Centre Dubai at the five-day Gulf Food Exhibition starting from today.
In his remarks, Ambassador Tirmizi said that it was a proud moment to welcome Pakistani exhibitors showcasing their food products in the region’s largest food exhibition.“About 100 Pakistani enterprises related to food industry are participating in the Gulf Food this year.
It is extremely encouraging that exports of Pakistani food related items to the region have increased by 40% in just one year time, especially rice and meat have witnessed sharp increase ”, added the Ambassador.
The Ambassador appreciated the fact that Pakistani dairy products have also been making an impressive ingress to the UAE and other Gulf countries. He highlighted the fact that Pakistan was one of the largest global milk producers and acknowledged participation of numerous dairy products’ exporters in Gulf Food this year.
The Ambassador emphasized the huge potential of Pakistani products and underscored that increasing exports was critical for achieving economic stability and prosperity. “Our farmers, agro-based industrialists and businessmen are the backbone of our national economy who must focus on enhancing exports by targeting untapped markets”, stressed the Ambassador.
The Gulf Food is a massive exhibition with participation from more than 100 countries attracting food products from across the globe. Pakistani exhibitors including rice, dairy products, spices, herbals, beverages, among other are taking part in the ongoing exhibition. Congratulating the organizers of Pakistan Pavilion, Ambassador, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi encouraged Pakistani exporters to further enhance their participation in the upcoming exhibition and other exports promotion activities. He assured the participants of fullest support and assistance from the Embassy in achieving the shared goal of increasing exports to the region.
