The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) will cooperate with Cotton Council International, USA, in the area of cotton.

US Cotton has been visiting Pakistan over the last few years. This interaction is expected to help in resolving issues relating to production of cotton and its trade between the two countries. The US is Pakistan’s largest trade and investment partner. There will be a technology transfer of high-yielding cotton seeds to Pakistan. The US will introduce improved, genetically modified, and certified seeds in Pakistan and share information on weather forecast.

Pakistan will be updated on the best global practices in cotton and textiles being adopted by various countries. Mutual cooperation between American cotton growers and Pakistan’s textile industry is seen as offering a win-win situation for both countries where raw cotton imported from the US is converted into manufactured textile products and exported back to the US after enormous value addition. Cotton Council International has discussed with Pakistan the challenges being faced in production of cotton in various cotton growing areas all over the world and highlighted the aspects relating to the development of eco-friendly cotton.

Agriculture research institutions in Pakistan are being given training on contamination-free cotton production.