Islamabad, Dec 27: Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone, emerging as the third-largest sesame exporter globally, with exports exceeding $1 billion annually, as announced by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain.
Key Highlights:
- Remarkable Growth:
- Sesame sector growth: 455% in five years.
- Annual production: 1.119 million tons.
- Export volume: 0.760 million tons.
- Revenue: $1.073 billion, reflecting a 366% surge.
- National Oilseeds Enhancement Program (NOEP):
- The inclusion of sesame in NOEP was pivotal to this success.
- The minister urged advancements in processing technology, value addition, and global market exploration to sustain growth.
Pakistan-Turkiye Agricultural Cooperation
Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to strengthen agricultural ties under the Strategic Economic Framework (SEF).
- Key Agreements:
- Adherence to international Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) standards.
- Encouraging Turkish investments in Pakistan’s agriculture and livestock sectors.
- Actionable Plans:
- Technology transfer.
- Disease control.
- Enhanced agricultural trade to boost productivity and economic opportunities.
Pakistan’s remarkable progress in sesame exports and its partnership with Turkiye signal a bright future for its agriculture sector, promising enhanced economic growth and global competitiveness.
