Egypt intends importing meat from Pakistan

Egypt has shown interest in importing meat from Pakistan and requested to allow an inspection of Pakistani abattoirs. After inspection, only accredited companies will be allowed to export.

The Egyptian Trade and Industry Ministry has requested the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to invite an Egyptian delegation to Pakistan, told sources here on Saturday. The Egyptian Ministry conveyed its interest through the Pakistani Embassy's Trade and Investment Section in Cairo.

In a letter to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, the Egyptian trade and investment section forwarded the request of the ministry for an official visit of veterinary delegation for inspection of Pakistani slaughterhouses who are interested in exporting frozen meat products.