Islamabad, December 11, 2018 (PPI-OT): Engro Foods and Friesland Campina’s global leadership met with Prime Minister Imran Khan today to discuss the development of Pakistan’s dairy sector. Friesland Campina, a multinational dairy cooperative based in Netherlands, is the world 06th largest dairy company operating in 34 countries. Mr. Hein Schumacher, CEO Friesland Campina, shared with the Prime Minister extensive experience of the company spanning over 145 years in dairy and livestock farming and how the company can aid the Government of Pakistan in setting up the framework of Food Safety which is critical to ensure safe nutrition in the country.
He said that in view of huge potential of the country in the dairy sector Friesland Campina was keen to further expand its business with introduction of technology and best practices vis-à-vis nutrition and production techniques. This, he said, would help the farmers increase their productivity and would thus facilitate the country capitalize its export potential in the sector. Mr. Hein Schumacher underscored the need for a coherent regulatory framework which would help in providing better, safer and affordable nutrition to the consumers and the dairy companies to further grow their businesses in the country. The Prime Minister appreciated the interest of Friesland Campina and Engro Foods for expanding their business in the country.
He said that the Government is committed to improve ease of doing business and facilitate investors in every possible manner. The Prime Minister highlighted various policy initiatives taken by the present government which are aimed at ensuring consistency and removing issues faced by the business community.
He said that the Government was cognizant of the need for putting in place a regulatory framework which would not only help in regulating the informal sector but also towards ensuring quality of the food products. Mr. Hein Schumacher was accompanied by Mr. Roel Van Neerbos, President Consumer Dairy Friesland Campina, Mr. Ali Ahmed Khan, MD Engro Foods and Syed Saud Ahmed Pasha, Director Corporate Affairs Engro. Minister for National Food Security and Research Sahibzada Muhammad Mehboob Sultan, SAPM Mr. Naeem-ul-Haq, Chairman Board of Investment Mr. Haroon Sharif and senior officials were also present during the meeting.
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