1. Dr. Marco Pintus. Italian Trade Commissioner.

2. Mr. Jamal Ali Hasnie, GM, RO, Kararachi,

3. Mr. Zia-ur-Rehman, MM, RO, Karachi,

4. Mr. Arif, Officer of the Italian Consulate in Karachi

5. Mr. Khalid Eijaz Qureshi, Coordinator of AEPZ

6. Mr. Mateen Siddiqui, member.

7. Mr. Imtiaz Hussain, Member,

8. Mr. Abdul Khaliq Yousaf, member

9. Secretary.Roshan Enterprises.

Government of Sindh is establishing Agro Export Processing Zone in Karachi as terminal point with 8 collection points located in production areas. The concept of AEPZ attempts to take a comprehensive look at products for the purpose of developing and sourcing the raw materials, their processing packaging, leading to final exports. Objectives of AEPZ, Karachi were briefly discussed with the Italian Trade Commissioner. He was informed that there were 41 plots of 2000 sq. yards each allotted to stakeholders including exporters, growers and wholesalers. The participants intended to make this zone as a model having the latest facilities of grading, processing, packing and storage of perishables.

While appreciating PHDEB’ s efforts in this regard the Italian Trade Commissioner said that Pakistan and Italy had a mutual interest in the horticulture industry, using Italian technology Pakistani exporters can improve quality and fetch increasing shares of Italy and overall Europe’s rich markets. He suggested that exposure visit of Italy should be paid by exporters in order to see the machinery and equipments manufacturers in the month of September. He asked the list of allottee of the zone and names of delegates wanted to visit Italy along with company profile. The Coordinator of AEPZ promised to furnish the required information at the earliest.