ISLAMABAD: Prime Min­ister Imran Khan on Tuesday welcomed Saudi Arabia Al-Tamimi Group of Companies’ investment inter­est in food processing, dairy and livestock and meat processing sectors in the country.

Talking to Al-Tamimi Group of Companies Chairman Sheikh Tariq Ali Abdullah, the PM emphasised on the reforms taken by the government regarding ease-of-doing-business and providing one-window operation to potential investors.

He said that Pakistan was blessed with 12 climatic zones and was suitable for a variety of agricultural, fruit, dairy and fisheries production.

The prime minister stated that the government was also focusing on research and development to enhance productivity and increase exports with the help of private investors.

He also stated that the government was working on establishing export-oriented grading and standardisation of indigenous fruits including apple, peach, mango and citrus to meet the international demands as these fruits were widely acclaimed for their quality and taste.

Adviser to PM Razak Dawood and senior officials were also present during the meeting.

Al Tamimi Group’s Chairman appreciated the measures taken by the government towards achieving economic stability and growth.

He said the economic stability was a major factor in attracting foreign investments and international businesses were now confident to invest in the country due to transparency and facilitation provided to businessmen.

International organisations such as the World Bank also rated Pakistan among the world’s top 10 business climate improvers.

Published in Dawn, December 25th, 2019