March 14, 2014

Saudi government allows import of Pakistan's poultry products

The government of Saudi Arabia has approved the import of Pakistan's poultry products, which would enable the country's poultry sector to get maximum export orders and economic benefits.

This was disclosed by Muhammad Aslam chairman of Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) while talking to journalists. He termed this announcement remarkable for economic development and said that the decision was made after the visit of Saudi delegation to Pakistan comprising high officials and experts.

Muhammad Aslam said that the Saudi delegation visited poultry farms, hatcheries and feed mills located in different locations of Pakistan and after successful meetings with the representatives of Pakistan Poultry Association and government officials, the technical experts of Saudi delegation declared Pakistan's poultry products to be at par with international standard.

The PPA chairman said that on the recommendations of Saudi Delegation, Saudi Government has permitted the export of chicken, hatching eggs and day old chicks from Pakistan to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Muhammad Aslam expressed his gratitude to Saudi Government, Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Food Security and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan for their active support and cooperation for export of poultry products to Saudia.

He asked poultry farmers to get benefit of this opportunity and keep the quality of their poultry products according to the international standards. Muhammad Aslam added that the decision of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the export of poultry products from Pakistan would help in the promotion of economic activities as well as investment in this sector.