Pakistani officials hold talks with Malaysia on rice exports and halal certification
Senior Pakistani officials met Malaysian counterparts to discuss boosting rice exports, halal certification standards and agricultural cooperation, APP reported.
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Federal Secretary for National Food Security and Research Amer Ali Ahmed, Federal Secretary for Commerce Jawad Paul, and Pakistan's High Commissioner to Malaysia, Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, held high-level engagements with Malaysian authorities aimed at strengthening cooperation across several areas, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP).
The discussions covered rice exports, halal certification standards, agricultural cooperation and food security, APP reported, though the report did not detail specific agreements reached or a timeline for implementation.
Pakistan is a major rice exporter, and Malaysia represents an existing and potential market for Pakistani agricultural goods. Halal certification standards are a significant factor in trade with Malaysia and other Muslim-majority markets, where compliance can determine whether products are eligible for import and sale.
Engagements of this kind typically form part of broader efforts by Pakistani trade and agriculture officials to diversify export markets and strengthen bilateral economic ties with Southeast Asian countries.
APP's report did not include further comment from the Malaysian officials involved or specify the exact date and location of the meetings.
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