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Ample scope for

export of mango

juice to Austria

Dr Kernthaler

RECORDER REPORT

KARACHI: Dr. G. Kernthaler, leader of Austrian Trade Mission to Pakistan, said that there was ample scope of exporting mango juice to Austria.

Speaking at a meeting of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Tuesday, he said that Pakistani mango juice was second to none in its taste and it could be exported to Austria.

He said that there was also scope of exporting Pakistan textile and leather goods and the only criterion was the quality of the products.

However, he remarked that in a small market of about eight million population, the volume of imports could not be increased beyond a limit.

The mission chief observed that in view of the appreciation of dollar in terms of Euro, the European countries were experiencing some problems, although the volume of export was showing an upward trend.

He stressed that Austria was in a position to supply modern technology and help promote energy and tourism sector of Pakistan.

Welcoming the guests, KCCI President Amjad Rafi drew the attention of the leader of the Austrian mission and trade commissioner to the low volume of trade and need for measures for the promotion of two way trade.