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Introducing Pakistani Fruit to China | |
Pakistan Mango Festival Held in Beijing | |
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Ambassador Hashmi introduces Pakistani Mangos at the Mango Festival on September 17 at the Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing (COURTESY PHOTO) A “Mango Festival” and launch of “Exploring CPEC” was organized by the Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing on September 17. The festival was organized in collaboration with China Economic Net, Jaffer Brothers and YLF Foods. Welcoming the audience, Pakistani Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi introduced Pakistani mangoes, their variants, superior quality and its growing overseas market. She recalled that late Chinese leader Mao Zedong had introduced Pakistani mangoes in China in 1968 when he shared a gift of mangoes with other officials. Hashmi informed the audience that Pakistani mango is considered as one of the best in the world. She said that such events help in cementing the people to people bond between Pakistan and China. The ambassador also urged the Chinese business community to explore the untapped market of Pakistani fruits especially mangoes and citrus fruits and its processing. Ambassador Hashmi alongwith the organizers at the Mango Festival on September 17 at the Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing (COURTESY PHOTO) Wang Xudong, President of China Economic Net, thanked the Embassy of Pakistan for their support and termed the event as a channel for introducing Pakistani mango to China. Pakistani exporters apprised the audience about the unique qualities of Pakistani mangoes, making Pakistan one of the largest mango exporters. A documentary titled BatieMang about launch of CPEC was screened which generated interest among the audience. It was followed by a Mango Cooking Show wherein chefs prepared mango themed dishes. Ambassador Hashmi along with Chinese dignitaries also cut a cake specially prepared from Pakistani mangoes. |
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