US highlights alliance for climate-smart agriculture

Diplomat visits mango farm in Multan

MULTAN:

United States Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Andrew Schofer highlighted US efforts to promote economic growth in Pakistan and the role of US businesses in Pakistan’s agriculture sector during his first visit to South Punjab.

“Pakistani mangoes are renowned worldwide, and this sector is crucial to the country’s economy and culture. The United States has supported the mango industry through provision of advanced graders for processing facilities across Punjab and Sindh,” said DCM Schofer, who visited the Luftabad mango farm on Wednesday. “This support has helped improve technology, reduce labour costs, speed up shipment processes, meet international quality and hygiene standards, and expand exports to international markets.”

The support helped attract investment worth $80 million in the private sector, creating more than 12,000 full-time jobs. DCM Schofer also toured the Corteva Agriscience Research facility. He emphasised the close cooperation through the US-Pakistan Green Alliance Framework to expand climate-smart agriculture, clean energy and effective water management. Across Pakistan, dozens of US companies employ approximately 120,000 Pakistanis and provide research and development capabilities.