Ajmal Hussain, Riyadh,

The Pakistan embassy’s trade mission highlighted the colors of Pakistani culture and organizes a festival in Saudi capital Riyadh on the consumption of Pakistani mangoes in Saudi market. Leading Saudi dignitaries attended the festival.

On the occasion, Pakistani Ambassador Bilal Akbar told the participants that Pakistan is an ideal country for tourists from all over the world, including Saudi Arabia.

Thousands of foreign tourists visit Pakistan every year to enjoy the natural scenery and learned the ancient culture of Pakistan.

Azhar Dahar, Minister of Trade and Investment of the Pakistan Embassy, said that Saudi Arabia is a huge market for Pakistani mangoes and our exporters should take advantage of the Saudi market.

Stalls were also set up at the festival to highlight the culture of Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Saudi and foreigners showed great interest in the festival. Participants appreciated the festival and said that such events show the positive face of Pakistan.

According to Pakistan embassy’s trade mission that they are working to promote Pak-Saudi trade so that business community from both countries can invest in each other.

This post was originally published on VOSA.