Islamabad: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations plans to host a National Agriculture Investment Summit in Islamabad on February 3 to highlight investment opportunities in Pakistan’s agriculture sector.
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The one-day summit will be organised in collaboration with the government and is expected to bring together policymakers, development partners, financial institutions, investors, agribusiness companies, and farmers. The event aims to encourage targeted investment in high-potential agricultural commodities and strengthen public-private cooperation.
The summit will be held under FAO’s Hand-in-Hand initiative, a country-led programme designed to support the transformation of agrifood systems by aligning investments with national priorities. Through this initiative, FAO assists the government in identifying priority commodities and infrastructure projects that can improve food security, enhance climate resilience, and reduce rural poverty.
According to FAO, the conference will also focus on addressing value-chain challenges, including policy, regulatory, financing, and infrastructure constraints. These issues will be discussed through expert panels and stakeholder dialogues to identify practical solutions.
The event will also serve as a matchmaking platform, connecting producers, agribusiness firms, startups, investors, commercial banks, and public institutions to promote sustainable agribusiness development.
FAO officials said the summit is aimed at boosting investor confidence in Pakistan’s agriculture sector while supporting economic growth, food security, and rural livelihoods.
