The South African High Commisioner called on the Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research

Islamabad : The South African High Commisioner to Pakistan,  M Madikiza, called on the Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Syed Fakhar Imam in the minister’s office today.
The High Commisioner talked about bringing South Africa and Pakistan closer. While recognizing challenges to Pakistan regarding food security, the High Commisioner suggested partnerships in crop sciences, technological innovations and livestock sciences. It was suggested by the high commissioner to set up exhibitions in South Africa to attract investors to Pakistan, especially mangoes and oranges.
The minister suggested the export of processed mango products from Pakistan to South Africa such as mango pulp and dehydrated mangoes. The minister suggested an export-import relationship between the two countries as when Pakistan has it’s mango season, South Africa’s mango season is off.
Both dignitaries stressed upon the need to promote tourism in Pakistan. It was also mutually decided that Pakistan and South Africa’s ties regarding sports could be strengthened for the establishment of an even better relationship between the two countries.
The minister suggested researcher exchange programs and students exchange programs.