The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has extended an invitation to Saudi importers, advocating for the importation of Pakistani agricultural products to satisfy local demand. ICCI President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari highlighted Pakistan's production of quality food items and pointed out Saudi Arabia's reliance on imports for its consumption needs. During discussions with Fadel Abdallah, General Manager of Al-Shaqaq Trading Est, Bakhtawari emphasized the potential of Pakistani wheat, rice, fruits, and vegetables in the Saudi market. He assured full support from ICCI in boosting exports of these commodities to Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Bakhtawari suggested that other Pakistani products could also be well-received in the Saudi market.

Source: The Nation February 23, 2024 13:14 UTC