Karachi: A delegation of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), led by Mr. Muhammad Raza, Chairman REAP, held important meetings with Senior Diplomatic and Trade Officials of Malaysia, Türkiye and Iran as part of REAP’s ongoing efforts to expand Pakistan’s rice exports and strengthen international trade relations.
The delegation met H.E. Akbar Eissa Zadeh, Consul General of Iran, along with Mr. Vahed Asghari, First Consul, and Mr. Morad Nemati, Commercial Attaché of Iran, H.E. Mohd Yunus Ibrahim, Consul General of Malaysia, Mr. Murat Ozmen, Commercial Attaché, Consulate General of Türkiye, at their respective Consulates. The delegation included REAP Executive Committee Members Mr. Faisal Anis, Ms. Farhat Rasheed, Mr. Abdul Wahid Mianoor, Mr. Moaz Irfan, Mr. Asif Abdul Ghaffar, Mr. Kazim Khandwala, Mr. Ashok Kumar, Mr. Altaf Hussain Shaikh, Secretary REAP, and Mr. Arif Ali Khan, Assistant Secretary REAP.
H.E. Consul General of Iran, Consul General of Malaysia and the Commercial Attaché of Türkiye welcomed the REAP delegation and congratulated Mr. Muhammad Raza on assuming the office of Chairman REAP. They conveyed their best wishes to him and the newly elected Executive Committee for a successful and productive tenure.
During the meetings, detailed discussions were held on matters relating to rice exports, bilateral trade, market access and opportunities for expanding Pakistan’s rice presence in international markets. Both sides expressed optimism about increasing bilateral rice trade, exploring new avenues for Pakistani rice exporters, and further strengthening trade and economic relations between Pakistan and the respective countries.
The REAP leadership emphasized the importance of enhanced cooperation with diplomatic missions and trade representatives to identify new business opportunities, facilitate exporters and promote Pakistan’s high-quality rice in international markets.
Mr. Muhammad Raza, Chairman REAP, highlighted REAP’s commitment to working closely with Diplomatic Missions, Government Institutions and International Trade Partners to increase Pakistan’s rice exports, open new markets and further enhance the country’s valuable foreign exchange earnings.
The meetings reaffirmed REAP’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s position in the global rice market through enhanced diplomatic engagement, market development and greater international trade cooperation. As a gesture of goodwill, Chairman REAP presented REAP’s shields to H.E. Consul General of Iran, H.E. Consul General of Malaysia and Commercial Attaché of Turkiye.
