Islamabad, Jul 13 (IANS): Pakistan will export a consignment of high quality mangoes to the US after trying for a long time to tap into the American fruit market, officials said.

The Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) with support from the ministry of commerce has made all arrangements to send the shipment of Pakistani mangoes to the US by the end of July, the Online news agency reported.

The first consignment would be sent July 27. It would comprise the Chaunsa variety of the fruit. Approximately 1200 kg will be sent.

Last year also, the company had made arrangements to send mangoes to US, but it could not materialise. However, this year it has fully ensured that there are no hurdles, said a statement.

Pakistan has been working for a long time to tap into the American market with its high quality mangoes, it said.

Pakistan's Commercial Consulate in Chicago will receive the consignment and distribute it to other Pakistani consulates for further disbursement.

Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Faheem termed this step as a turning point in agriculture exports and expressed confidence that because of their high quality, Pakistani mangoes will become popular very soon.