FAISALABAD: European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan Lars-Gunnar Wigemark on Thursday said that Pakistan can get its share in the European food and agriculture markets through trade by ensuring food safety measures. He was speaking at a seminar titled, “Nutritional Therapies against the lifestyle disorders” arranged by the National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. He said that the grant of GSP Plus showed the importance the European Union attached to its relations with Pakistan. In addition to expanding and facilitating Pakistan’s trade with EU, GSP Plus will also promote economic growth. While speaking about Pakistan’s agricultural products he said the country is producing quality fruits and vegetables. “The adoption of food safety measures will pave the way for the development and progress of Pakistan,” said Wigemark. He added that joint efforts are afoot to develop the food safety measures.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 30th, 2014.
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