Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi introduces Pakistani Mangoes at the Mango Festival at the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing on September 17, 2019. (Photo courtesy of  Embassy of Pakistan)

A “Mango Festival” and documentary screening was organized by the Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing on September 17, 2019.

Welcoming the audience, Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi introduced Pakistani mangoes, their variants, quality and overseas market.

She informed the audience that Pakistani mango is considered one of the best in the world. She said that such events help in cementing people to people bonds between Pakistan and China.

The ambassador also urged the Chinese business community to explore the untapped market of Pakistani fruits, especially mango and citrus.

Wang Xudong, President of China Economic Net, thanked the Embassy of Pakistan for their support and termed the event as a channel for introducing Pakistani mango to China.

Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi with organizers at the Mango Festival at the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing on September 17, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Embassy of Pakistan)

Pakistani exporters told the audience about the unique qualities of Pakistani mangoes, making Pakistan one of the largest mango exporters.

Documentary “BatieMang”, about the launch of CPEC, was also screened during the event. It was followed by a cooking show wherein chefs prepared mango themed dishes.

The Ambassador along with Chinese dignitaries cut a cake specially prepared from Pakistani mangoes.