On Sunday, 8 October 2023, Ambassador Azhar visited the Zafar Idrees Rice and Processing Mills Pvt. Ltd., Okara. On arrival, he was extended a warm welcome by Capt. Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Director and team members of Zafar Idrees Rice and Processing Mills Pvt. Ltd. Ambassador Azhar was accompanied by Mrs. Norwati Binti Majudi, Immigration Attaché, Mr. Mohd Sukry Bin Ahmad, Assistant Immigration Attaché - I and Mr. Naeem Sabir Virk, Translator/Interpreter of the High Commission.
During the site visit, Capt. Dr. Zafar Iqbal and management of the Rice Mills briefed His Excellency the High Commissioner about the processing facilities and the usage of advanced processing machines to ensure the highest standards, quality and food safety. Ambassador Azhar showed his interest in bringing more Pakistani rice to Malaysia as would further add value to trade relations between Malaysia and Pakistan.
At the end of the visit, Capt. Dr. Zafar Iqbal presented a shield of appreciation to His Excellency the High Commissioner.
The engagement was a success in understanding the agriculture sector in Okara with a view of further promoting business-to-business contacts between Malaysia and Pakistan.
