Commerce advisor to Prime Minister Abdul Razak Dawood held meeting with mango growers, farmers, and exporters Islamabad.
On his Twitter, he posted the consultative session was productive.
“We discussed problems facing the exports of mango and discussed the way forward. We agreed to explore establishing cold storage areas on airports and shipping ports.”
Razak Dawood added they also agreed to establish a Mango Development Council under the Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) being planned.
It may be noted Pakistan ranks sixth in mango production while a grade further up in terms of the fruit’s export internationally with its around 5pc share.
Pakistani mango industry has a volume of Rs100 billion and it employs millions of people countrywide.
Pakistan exports mangoes to 40 countries of the world and by adopting meticulous planning and removal of barriers that restrict its export, the country can have access to high-value international markets include USA, Japan, China, South Korea and Australia.
Sindhri is often considered as one of the best varieties of mangoes in the world because of its unique taste and size.
