KARACHI: A trade delegation of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) is visiting Sri Lanka to promote and market Pakistani rice there, a statement said on Tuesday. The delegation held a meeting with Muhammad Rizwan Hameem, Chairman, Cooperative Wholesale Establishment (CWE), which is the state body responsible for the procurement of rice from various origins.
CWE has also issued tenders for the procurement of rice, it added. Rafique Suleman, leader of the delegation, held a discussion with CWE chairman for the possibilities to increase rice imports from Pakistan. Suleman also held discussion with the Sri Lankan government officials to reduce heavy import duty imposed on Pakistani long grain rice.
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