Daily Times

ISLAMABAD: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) recently organised a visit of an agro food trade delegation to Qatar, aiming to promote Pakistani food products and enhance the country’s export in this regard.

In this connection, the Embassy of Pakistan in Doha arranged Pakistani food festival at the Intercontinental Hotel, Doha on Wednesday.

The event was attended by diplomats from more than 60 countries, concerned government officials, Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry officials, local importers of food products and chief executives and other management officials of big retail companies and outlets like Lulu Hyper Markets, Al Meera Hyper Marts, Hassad Foods, Widam, Family Food Centres etc. Qatar Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman Mohammed Bin Ahmed Tawar Al Kuwari was the chief guest of the occasion.

Further, on Thursday and Friday, Pakistan Qatar Business Forum (PQBF) organised Pakistan Food Festival in Ezdan Mall, Gharafa, said a statement issued by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.

The shopping mall was located in the centre of Doha and attracted big crowds on the occasion.

The display area of the mall was decorated with publicity and promotion material related to Pakistani agro food products, LED screens showcasing documentaries on Pakistani mangoes, rice and red meat, while mangoes and Biryani tasting events were also organised for the occasion.

The purpose of the programme was to introduce three premium Pakistani product groups, namely rice, mangoes and red meat, to the Qatar market.

During the events, the importers showed great interest in Pakistani mangoes, rice and red meat while Pakistani exporters received many serious inquiries.