{"id":69312,"date":"2026-10-09T01:19:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T01:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=69312"},"modified":"2026-10-09T01:55:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T01:55:43","slug":"international-rice-conference-in-manila-pakistan-exporters-participating-ambassador-sees-brighter-future-in-bilateral-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/international-rice-conference-in-manila-pakistan-exporters-participating-ambassador-sees-brighter-future-in-bilateral-cooperation\/","title":{"rendered":"International Rice Conference in Manila | Pakistan Exporters Participating | Ambassador Sees Brighter Future in Bilateral Cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"ASEAN Monitoring Desk Islamabad <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The International World Rice Conference in Manila has brought together key stakeholders from across the global rice value chain, providing a valuable platform to explore emerging trends in rice trade, research, innovation, production and sustainability. Associated Press of Pakistan APP reported through its correspondant Shams Abbasi from Manila.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The conference was organized by rice exporters of Pakistan on 07 Oct that provided an important opportunity for rice-producing and consuming countries, researchers, traders, importers, exporters and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge and develop stronger partnerships.<\/p>\n

A Pakistani rice trade delegation will visit Manila from 7\u201310 October 2026 to connect with Filipino rice importers, retailers, associations, and business stakeholders.<\/p>\n

The conference offered participants an opportunity to understand the rapidly evolving global rice trade, learn about new research and technological innovations, and engage with institutions and researchers working to improve rice production, productivity and sustainability.<\/p>\n

The conference brought together the entire rice value chain, from research and technology to farmers, traders, importers and exporters.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The International World Rice Conference serves as a forum for stakeholders to discuss developments in the rice industry and explore opportunities for collaboration in research, technology, production, trade and sustainable agricultural practices.<\/p>\n

Pakistan\u2019s Ambassador to the Philippines Dr Asima Rabbani participated in the conference and shared her views on the trade between the two countries. She appreciated the rice exporters of Pakistan who , she said, play important role in strengthening the economy of the country as well as contribute in further solidifying the bilateral relations.<\/p>\n

She expressed the hope that the platform would help promote greater cooperation in research and knowledge-sharing while creating opportunities for stronger commercial partnerships and expanded international rice trade.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe this platform can facilitate not only greater engagement in research and knowledge-sharing, but also stronger commercial partnerships and trade opportunities,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The ambassador highlighted the importance of closer cooperation between Pakistan and the Philippines in the rice sector, describing rice as not only a major commodity in bilateral trade but also a symbol of a longstanding connection between the two countries.<\/p>\n

Dr Rabbani recalled that Pakistan\u2019s association with the Philippine rice sector dates back to the 1960s, when the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), based in the Philippines, played a pioneering role in rice research and development.<\/p>\n

She said Pakistan benefited from the cooperation, including through the introduction of the IRRI-6 rice variety. The ambassador noted that the longstanding connection had now taken a new dimension, as Pakistan was exporting IRRI-6 rice back to the Philippines.<\/p>\n

Asia will Rise thanks to the Economic Development of ASEAN – Pakistan to Strengthen Cooperation: Hina Rabbani Khar<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n