KARACHI: A 6-member delegation from the Republic of Mali visited TDAP on Tuesday and met the Chief Executive TDAP, Muhammad Zubair Motiwala.

The delegation represented the Mali’s Ministry of Industry & Commerce, Ministry of Agriculture and the relevant organizations for the plant protection, and Phyto-sanitary controls in Mali.

The delegation discussed the ongoing ban on the imports of Mali cotton in Pakistan, and the way forward to fulfil the requirements in order to get the ban removed. The delegates apprised CE-TDAP and DG-Textiles & Leather division, TDAP about the meetings they had with different organizations in Pakistan related to the issue.

CE-TDAP discussed the prospects of enhancing mutual trade and investment between the two countries. It was suggested to the delegation that the Republic of Mali can import value added textiles’ products from Pakistan, which have the usage of the Mali’s cotton imported into Pakistan, once the ban is removed.

The delegation expressed its gratitude to TDAP in facilitating them during their 2-week long visit to Pakistan.

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