Yesterday, President Dr Arif Alvi said that with some of the finest mangoes in the world, Pakistan had the potential to make a bigger export footprint by adopting proper agrarian techniques. “Introduction of mango’s new varieties through research, quality control and value addition can help Pakistan earn high revenues in the international markets,” the president said in his address at the Mango Festival at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The Mango Festival was organized by the Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce and Industries, and the Ministry of Commerce that showcased a wide assortment of local mangoes. President Alvi said Pakistan’s sweet mangoes could no doubt be presented before the world with great pride and mentioned in that regard his ‘mango diplomacy’ under which he had sent the gifts of mangoes to the rulers, presidents and prime ministers of different countries.
The mango gifts were sent to 37 countries this year and to 17 last year, he told dailytimes.com.pk, stressing that Pakistan needed to take measures in the quality presentation of food produce to boost exports. To check wastage of perishable fruits, proper pest control techniques should be used before their transportation to the local and international markets, he added.
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