In a meeting held between Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Federal Minister for Science and Technology, and Mr. Mariusz Michalik, Vice President and Global Head of Regulatory Affairs at PepsiCo, both parties agreed to strengthen collaboration on food quality standards and regulatory practices in Pakistan. PepsiCo expressed its satisfaction in doing business within the country, acknowledging the valuable support provided by the Government of Pakistan.
Discussions covered a range of initiatives, including PepsiCo’s commitment to developing halal-certified products for the Pakistani market. The Ministry of Science and Technology voiced strong support for this initiative, appreciating PepsiCo’s investment toward introducing more halal products to meet local preferences.
In addition to product quality, the two sides also explored ways to enhance capacity building, training, and employment opportunities within Pakistan. This partnership aligns with the Ministry’s goals to foster innovation and development in the food industry, thereby contributing to the country’s economic growth.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Sajid Baloch Federal Secretary for Science and Technology (MoST) and PepsiCo’s Global Head of Regulatory Affairs
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