ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Raja Ali Ejaz, called on Dr. Hisham bin Saad Aljadhey, President of the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) in Riyadh on Wednesday to expand cooperation in the food sector, the Pakistan’s Embassy in Riyadh said in a statement.
The officials discussed various facets of cooperation in the food sector between the two countries “Pakistani side also discussed matters concerning the enhancement of food items import from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, including the lifting of long-imposed ban on import of certain categories of shrimps from Pakistan,” it added.
The Pakistan envoy was accompanied by trade attaché Amer Hussain. The meeting was also attended by several SFDA officials, including Mohammad Dahas, the executive director (inspections).
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Pakistan in February this year, bringing what was described as a “record investment package” to assist the South Asian country.
Last year, Saudi Arabia pledged a $6 billion aid package for Pakistan to help stave off a balance of payments crisis.
The Saudi government has also agreed to establish a $10 billion oil refinery in the Pakistani port city of Gwadar.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss expanding cooperation in food sector
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss expanding cooperation in food sector
- Pakistan mulls export of food items to Saudi Arabia
- Lifting of long-imposed ban on import of Pakistani shrimps also under consideration
