ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will begin dispatching nearly 34.5 tonnes of mangoes to 76 international destinations from July 2 under the Prime Minister Mango Diplomacy 2026 initiative, according to official documents issued by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.
The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan said the government will send 34,480 kilograms of mangoes, packed in 6,896 boxes weighing 5 kilograms each, on behalf of the prime minister to heads of state, heads of government and other dignitaries.
According to the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, MG Agri Foods (Pvt.) Ltd., a mango exporter based in Khanewal, will handle the shipments. The authority said Al Raaziq International (Pvt.) Ltd. has been appointed as the freight forwarding agent.
Saudi Arabia will receive the largest consignment at 3,500 kilograms. Turkiye will receive 2,250 kilograms, while the United Kingdom and China have each been allocated 2,000 kilograms.
The Authority said Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will each receive 1,500 kilograms. Bahrain has been allocated 1,375 kilograms, followed by the United States with 1,250 kilograms.
Kuwait and Oman will each receive 1,000 kilograms. Iran has been allocated 875 kilograms, while Kazakhstan will receive 800 kilograms.
The Authority has directed the Department of Plant Protection, airport managers, customs authorities and the Anti-Narcotics Force to make the necessary arrangements for the diplomatic consignments. They also requested contact details for designated focal persons to ensure coordination during the dispatch process.
Most consignments are expected to be shipped through Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, Multan International Airport and Islamabad International Airport, subject to confirmation of flight schedules.
The shipments carry "No Commercial Value" and are being sent solely for diplomatic and promotional purposes by the Government of Pakistan, according to the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.
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