ISLAMABAD: The country’s beef export to United Arab Emirates (UAE) surged by 24 per cent to $43.61 million during 2014-15, which was just $35.1 million in 2012-13.
Currently, 12 Pakistani meat processing/slaughter houses, eligible to export, have been approved by UAE authorities, sources at Commerce Division said. The sources said due to persistent efforts of the government, ban on import of Pakistani poultry by UAE will be lifted shortly. Health Clearance Certificate on behalf of Ministry of National Food Security and Research has been submitted to UAE authorities concerned.
Efforts were also being made to increase export of rice to UAE by strengthening linkages with leading rice importers based in UAE, the sources said.
With regard to steps being taken to increase trade relations with United Arab Emirates, they said under promotional activities more than 41 trade events including International Trade Exhibitions and Fairs, Fashion Shows, Product Promos and Investment Road Shows were organized in the UAE from March 2013 to December 2015. Another 13 events are planned for January-June 2016, the sources said and added a 13-member business delegation from UAE also visited Expo-Pakistan 2015.
