US Ambassador Cameron Munter has said that his country wants to further strengthen ties with Pakistan and US would continue cooperation with Pakistan for the strengthening of economy.
This he said after visiting the US-funded mango processing line at Lutfabad Farm in Multan here on Sunday.
As a result of U.S-provided infrastructure upgrades, 13 farms in
Southern Punjab will be able to export delicious Pakistani mangos to
foreign markets.
Ambassador Munter said, “Just one year ago, Secretary Clinton
pledged U.S. support to developing the export capacities of mango
farmers. What we are seeing here today are tangible results of this
pledge.” The U.S. partnership with mango producers is expected to yield
a 30 million dollar increase in mango export revenue in the next two
years, three million dollars of new investment, and 6,000 new jobs in
Punjab and Sindh.
The mango project is designed to support economic growth, fuel job
creation, and improve living standards. Development assistance is one
component of the comprehensive, long-term relationship between the U.S.
government and the Pakistani people.
During his two-day visit to Multan, Ambassador Munter will also meet
with Punjabi business and political leaders as well as alumni from
US-sponsored exchange programs. SANA
