Johari to officiate the Pakistan Edible Oil conference in Karachi this week
09/01/2025 (Business Times), Kuala Lumpur - THE Ministry of Plantation and Commodities aims to strengthen bilateral ties between Malaysia and Pakistan, particularly in the palm oil industry.
Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani will officiate the Pakistan Edible Oil Conference (PEOC) this week and meet with Pakistan's Minister of Industries and Production to discuss opportunities for enhanced collaboration.
Pakistan ranks as Malaysia's seventh-largest palm oil importer, making it a strategic partner in the edible oil sector.
Johari's visit aims to deepen business relations between Malaysian and Pakistani stakeholders while promoting Malaysian palm oil as a sustainable and high-quality product.
It highlights Malaysia's approach to building strong partnerships, encouraging value-added trade and joint ventures, and driving progress in the palm oil industry internationally.
With global demand for sustainable and high-quality edible oils on the rise, Malaysia is focused on remaining a consistent and trusted supplier.
The minister's visit to Pakistan and participation in the PEOC highlight Malaysia's approach to building strong partnerships, encouraging value-added trade and joint ventures, and driving progress in the palm oil industry internationally.
During the conference, the minister will deliver a keynote address and officially inaugurate the event on January 11.
He will focus on Malaysia's leadership in sustainable palm oil practices, the increasing global demand for cooking oil and its derivatives, and the economic significance of palm oil to both nations.
The minister will also emphasise the mutual benefits of enhanced trade, innovation, and collaboration, reaffirming Malaysia's commitment to strengthening its longstanding relationship with
Pakistan in the palm oil and edible oils industry.
The PEOC, an annual flagship event for the edible oil sector, brings together stakeholders from across the region, including producers, traders, buyers, and policymakers.
This year's conference will serve as a platform to explore industry developments, discuss sustainable practices, and strengthen international partnerships in the edible oil trade.
In addition to officiating the PEOC, the minister will engage in bilateral discussions with government officials and business leaders and will also hold a roundtable discussion with key stakeholders from Pakistan's oils and fats industry.
This meeting will focus on exploring opportunities for Malaysia to recapture its market share in Pakistan's oils and fats sector while fostering collaborative strategies to strengthen trade ties and enhance the competitiveness of Malaysian palm oil.