FAO brings global spotlight to Pakistan’s Dairy, Olive Sectors at Islamabad Summit
2026-01-26 - 16:39
ISLAMABAD – United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will host National Agricultural Investment Summit in Islamabad on February 3, highlighting the country’s booming dairy and olive sectors as top investment opportunities. This high-profile, one-day summit, organized in partnership with the government, promises to be a powerhouse of dialogue, bringing together investors, policymakers, financial institutions, agribusinesses, startups, and farmers to unlock Pakistan’s immense agricultural potential. Aligned with FAO’s flagship “Hand-in-Hand” (HiH) initiative, the summit will act as a matchmaking hub, connecting producers, investors, banks, and government agencies to channel targeted investments into strategic national priorities. The initiative is designed to boost food security, enhance climate resilience, and reduce rural poverty through key commodities and critical infrastructure projects. Participants will tackle value chain bottlenecks, from policy and regulations to financing and infrastructure, through expert panels and stakeholder discussions, aiming to deliver practical, sustainable solutions for growth. The summit will also showcase climate-smart and inclusive agribusiness models, spotlighting innovations from startups, smallholders, and cutting-edge agri-tech solutions that align with global sustainability goals. By merging investment promotion with innovation, FAO hopes to boost investor confidence and propel Pakistan’s agricultural sector into a new era of rapid growth and modernization. FAO National Agricultural Investment Summit has potential to boost agriculture sector. By spotlighting dairy and olive industries, the summit aims to woo both domestic and international investment, modernizing production, increasing efficiency, and raising product quality for local consumption and export markets. Smallholders and local agribusinesses gain market access, financing, and tech, reducing poverty and improving livelihoods. Expert discussions may lead to regulatory and infrastructure improvements, removing bottlenecks that have historically slowed agricultural growth. It also showcased agri-tech startups fosters culture of innovation and positions Pakistan as a competitive player in the international agricultural market.