Pakistan, Portugal Agree to Expand Cooperation in Olive Sector

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain held a high-level meeting with Portuguese Ambassador Paulo Miguel Guedes Domingues to discuss bilateral agricultural cooperation, particularly the development of Pakistan’s emerging olive sector.

The minister said Pakistan is keen to benefit from Portugal’s expertise in olive cultivation, modern orchard management, irrigation, mechanised harvesting and olive oil production. He proposed sending Pakistani experts to Portugal for specialised training and inviting Portuguese experts to Pakistan to assess local conditions.

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Rana Tanveer also proposed establishing a Pakistan–Portugal Joint Working Group on Olive Cooperation to promote expert exchanges, joint research and training, technology transfer, investment and partnerships across the olive value chain. He highlighted Pakistan’s wild olive germplasm and its potential for developing climate-resilient, high-yield varieties.

The Portuguese ambassador expressed his country’s interest in expanding cooperation in agriculture and the olive sector. Both sides agreed that greater collaboration in technology, research, training, investment and market development could help strengthen Pakistan’s olive oil industry and improve its competitiveness in international markets.

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