A delegation from the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), led by Mr. Muhammad Raza, Chairman, REAP, met with senior diplomatic and trade officials from Iran, Malaysia, and Türkiye to discuss rice exports, market access, and opportunities to strengthen bilateral trade relations.

The delegation met with H.E. Akbar Eissa Zadeh, Consul General of Iran; Mr. Vahed Asghari, First Consul; Mr. Morad Nemati, Commercial Attaché of Iran; H.E. Mohd Yunus Ibrahim, Consul General of Malaysia; and Mr. Murat Ozmen, Commercial Attaché of Türkiye. The visiting delegation included REAP Executive Committee members Mr. Faisal Anis, Ms. Farhat Rasheed, Mr. Abdul Wahid Mianoor, Mr. Moaz Irfan, Mr. Asif Abdul Ghaffar, Mr. Kazim Khandwala, Mr. Ashok Kumar, Mr. Altaf Hussain Shaikh, Secretary REAP, and Mr. Arif Ali Khan, Assistant Secretary REAP.

The officials congratulated Mr. Muhammad Raza and the newly elected REAP Executive Committee and expressed support for enhancing trade cooperation. Discussions focused on expanding Pakistan’s rice exports, improving market access, exploring new business opportunities and promoting Pakistani rice in international markets.

Mr. Raza reaffirmed REAP’s commitment to working with diplomatic missions, government institutions and international trade partners to open new markets, boost exports and increase foreign exchange earnings. The meetings concluded with a shared commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s position in the global rice market, and REAP presented shields to the dignitaries as a gesture of goodwill.