ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in Washington said on Friday it held a mango festival to introduce different varieties of the exquisite fruit to its guests in the United States.
One of the world’s leading mango producers, the South Asian country is known for the delicious and high-quality varieties of the fruit.
Pakistan has also regularly practiced “mango diplomacy” by sharing the “king of fruits” with other countries, aiming to build positive relationships, strengthening existing ties, and creating opportunities for further cooperation in various fields.
“Amb @Masood_Khan hosted a Pakistani Mango Festival Reception today,” the embassy announced in a Twitter post, “where guests were treated over some premium varieties of the King of Fruits & exquisite [Pakistani] mango delicacies like lassi, desserts, pickles & chutney.”
According to the state-owned Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) news agency, the event was attended by over 200 distinguished guests, including Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul, who thanked the Pakistani envoy for the invitation.
Speaking at the occasion, the US congressman said his country had important security arrangements with Pakistan, though the two sides could strengthen their partnership further by enhancing trade and economic investment.
Ambassador Khan said the US had been asked to arrange a pre-inspection facility at the Karachi Port to enable Pakistani mango exports to various American cities in larger quantities.
He added the embassy had launched the process and hoped the US authorities would expedite it further.