Trade Development Authority (TDA) Gilgit has conducted a seminar in collaboration with Karakoram Area Development Organization on Exploring the new markets of organic products in Hunza.
The seminar was started with the recitation of the holy Quran, the attendees were business communities from different sectors and took fruitful business tips along at the end of the short event.
The purpose of the seminar was to inculcate awareness among the local people regarding the market potential of the indigenous agriproducts.
In this regard, Mr. Nazir Ali, Assistant Director TDAP Gilgit, gave a short briefing regarding the role of TDAP in promoting entrepreneurship and trade in the region.
Additionally, while shedding light on the major achievements and role of TDAP Gilgit vis-Ã -vis promoting the indigenous products, he said that owing to the continuous effort of the Ministry of Commerce and TDAP, it was possible to export fresh cherries to China through the Khunjurab Pass.
Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Ghazi, a consultant of marketing and agroproducts from the private sector, gave a detailed presentation on the criteria and standards required for organic products, certification related to organic products, and market potential of organic products.
Doctor Muhammad Ijlal, Deputy Director, Department of Agriculture Hunza, assured to extend full cooperation in the future regarding product development and brand development in the agriculture sector.
Mr. Khayyam Baig, CEO of KADO, appreciated the efforts of TDAP in boosting trade and entrepreneurship in the region. He also highlighted different product sectors with market potential and assured to support the business community in tackling the challenges and issues.
Mr. Muhammad Raziq, president of the of the Hunza Chamber of Commerce & Industry, acknowledged the efforts of TDAP in promotion of trade and entrepreneurship in the Gilgit Baltistan region.
As well, the president shed light on the challenges and issues faced by the business community in the region.
Moreover, Mr. Muhammad Arifullah, Director TDAP Islamabad, while giving the closing remarks, endorsed the effort of TDAP Gilgit in inculcating awareness in the region regarding trade. He also highlighted the trade opportunities to be created as a result of the export of cherries to China.
Above all, he assured that TDAP will cooperate with the business communities of the region in promoting the indigenous products and will play an effective role in the development of the region.
