Pakistani exporters have scored another landmark decision of the European Union (EU) accepting their plea against Indian traders who had been trying to attain exclusive rights to export basmati rice.
The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) had previously filed a petition against the aforementioned Indian claim on 5 February this year under the pretext of meeting the global demand for basmati rice. Although Pakistan meets the second biggest requirement of aromatic rice, the EU Commission presiding over the case did not consent to grant India all the rights for a product that has been disputed for decades.
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