Islamabad: Pakistan has become a permanent member of the International Olive Council (IOC) for the first time, the Foreign Office (FO) announced on Monday.
According to the FO, Pakistan assumed its seat during the IOC’s 123rd session held in Lisbon, Portugal. The meeting was attended by representatives from 27 olive-producing countries.
A Pakistani delegation, led by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, participated in the session and represented the country.
The development marks a significant step for Pakistan’s agriculture sector, particularly in promoting olive cultivation and strengthening its presence in the global olive industry.
