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All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) , the umbrella body of country’s textile sector and US Cotton Council International (CCI) have agreed to to enhance mutual cooperation in cotton and textile trade and investment opportunities.
” The constant interaction between the two sides has helped resolve issues relating to cotton trade between the two countries,” William Bettendorf, Regional Director CCI said who visited the zonal office of APTMA in eastern city of Lahore at the head of a delegation.
Other members of delegation included Joerg Bauersachs, Head of Technical Services CCI, Phil Bogel, Consultant, Steve Dyer, ACSA (LDA), and John King, ACSA (Olam).
William Betterndorf said that the visit of the US Cotton delegation has become a regular feature over the last few years.
Abdul Rahim Nasir Chairman APTMA said the US is Pakistan’s largest trade and investment partner with a total trade of $7.2 billion.
He said there is a need for enhancing bilateral trade relations to ensure technology transfer for high-yielding cotton seeds. He also stressed on facilitation of entry of international seed companies with transgenic technology.
He urged, the US delegation to introduce improved, genetically modified, and certified seeds in Pakistan besides sharing information on the weather forecast.
He also stressed synergy with the US Cotton Research Institute for capacity building of Agriculture Research Institutions in Pakistan to encourage training on contamination-free cotton production and the establishment of joint ventures with Pakistani partners.
