Türkiye: Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the livestock sector, focusing on Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) control, vaccine manufacturing, livestock development, and meat exports.

According to Press Information Department, the agreement was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain and Türkiye’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Ibrahim Yumakli. Hussain expressed gratitude for Türkiye’s support, highlighting the importance placed on this cooperation by Pakistan’s Prime Minister. The meeting followed a series of exchanges, including visits by Turkish and Pakistani delegations to explore livestock development opportunities.

The Pakistani side reported plans to establish FMD vaccine manufacturing facilities within a year, with projects underway at both the federal level and in Punjab. Additionally, Pakistan aims to export meat to Türkiye post-establishment of an FMD-free zone. Both nations are committed to pursuing these initiatives for mutual benefit. Emphasizing the value of Türkiye’s expertise, Hussain expressed confidence in the potential for enhanced agricultural trade. The meeting concluded with Hussain presenting a commemorative shield to Minister Yumakli as a gesture of goodwill.