Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan called for the acceleration of Pakistan's horticulture sector during a review of the Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC) in Islamabad.
This push for agricultural growth comes as Pakistan seeks to diversify its export portfolio and strengthen industrial ties with key trading partners to stabilize its economy.
During the session in Islamabad, Khan reviewed the current performance of the PHDEC. He said there is a need for faster development within the horticulture sector to increase the country's export capacity and improve the quality of produce entering international markets.
In a separate diplomatic engagement, Khan held wide-ranging talks with Chinese Minister Counsellor Yang Guangyuan. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral trade and industrial cooperation between the two nations. The meetings highlight a strategic effort to leverage Chinese partnerships to modernize Pakistani trade infrastructure.
Khan said the goal is to strengthen the horticulture sector and enhance cooperation with China. The minister's focus remains on creating a more robust framework for trade that can withstand global market fluctuations.
By prioritizing the PHDEC's performance and diplomatic ties with China, the commerce ministry aims to create a more sustainable export model. The integration of better agricultural practices, and stronger trade agreements, is intended to boost the national economy through increased foreign exchange earnings.
“Jam Kamal Khan called for the acceleration of Pakistan's horticulture sector.”
The dual focus on domestic agricultural reform and Chinese diplomatic cooperation suggests Pakistan is pursuing a strategy of 'vertical integration'—improving the quality of its primary goods while simultaneously securing the trade corridors and partnerships necessary to export them.
