Indonesia to increase fruit imports from Pakistan
Pakistan’s exports to Indonesia have dropped by almost $100 million ever since the implementation of the preferential trade agreement (PTA), whereas, Indonesia’s exports have almost doubled during the post preferential treaty period.
Both sides have held three rounds to review the implementation of the PTA. At the conclusion of the third round, held recently, Indonesia has agreed to allow imports of Pakistani kinnow (mandarin oranges) from December until April, starting one month earlier than before.
Indonesia will also increase Pakistan’s quota in imports of fresh fruits, allowing imports of mangoes from May until October, which makes Pakistan the only country to be given such permission.
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