Malaysia Agrees to Buy More Pakistani Rice
Malaysia has agreed to work with Pakistan to expand rice exports and strengthen agricultural trade, following a series of high … Read More The post Malaysia Agrees to Buy More Pakistani Rice appeared first on ProPakistani .
In recent meetings held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Pakistan discussed expanding rice exports and strengthening agricultural trade ties. Federal Secretaries for National Food Security and Research from Malaysia, along with Pakistani officials, met with key stakeholders from Malaysia's BERNAS, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
The discussions centered on increasing Pakistani rice exports while adhering to Malaysia's quality standards. Officials from various Pakistani agencies, including the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council and the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan, also participated in the talks. The two countries also explored cooperation in halal certification and agricultural supply chains, reviewing progress under their existing Memorandum of Understanding.
Both sides emphasized the importance of enhancing certification systems, knowledge exchange, and reducing barriers for Pakistani halal certified agricultural and food products in Malaysia. They agreed to establish a formal framework for ongoing collaboration, starting with a joint virtual meeting in November. These discussions aim to boost agricultural trade, improve technical cooperation, and facilitate smoother market access for safe, quality, and halal certified food products from both nations.
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