Pakistani mango showcase at Harrods 

 

London: A three week long promotion of Pakistani mangoes has been launched at the Food Hall of one of the world’s leading departmental store Harrods on 7 June 2010.

 

Pakistan’s High Commissioner to UK Mr. Wajid Shamsul Hasan and Federal Secretary Commerce Mr. Zafar Mahmood inaugurated the event that has been organized jointly by Pakistan High Commission London and Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company.

 

Speaking on the occasion Pakistan’s High Commissioner emphasized the need of more concerted efforts for the marking and promotion of Pakistani products worldwide. He said that Pakistan’s exports to UK have seen an upward trend despite recession. He said that mango from Pakistan was being imported to UK in large quantities and the purpose of organizing this promotion event was to broaden the market of this exotic fruit by displaying it at a store which is visited by a large number of people from all over the world every day.

 

Secretary Commerce Mr. Zafar Mahmood highlighted the efforts being undertaken by the Ministry of Commerce and other organizations for enhancing Pakistani exports.

 

Pakistan is the fifth largest producer and third largest exporter of mango and exports 80% of its produce.

 

 

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June 7, 2010

 

Last updated: June 23, 2010