Islamabad : A high-level meeting was held between the Federal Minister for Commerce of Pakistan, Jam Kamal Khan, and Jiang Zaidong, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing Pakistan-China Agriculture Investment Conference, underscoring the strategic priority both nations place on strengthening economic ties.
Pakistan’s delegation, led by the Commerce Minister, comprised key stakeholders in the nation’s trade ecosystem. It included the Secretary of Commerce, the Chief Executive of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Commerce Minister extended a warm welcome to the Chinese Ambassador and reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to boosting its exports through a multi-faceted strategy.
He placed particular emphasis on leveraging Government-to-Government (G2G) cooperation, in addition to Business-to Business (B2B) channels, to accelerate trade growth and deepen the economic partnership between the two all-weather friends.
The substantive discussions focused on identifying and exploring concrete opportunities to enhance bilateral trade in agricultural products.
Both sides engaged in a detailed review of the existing trade landscape and potential avenues for expansion.
The Chinese Ambassador acknowledged the critical role of robust agricultural trade. He provided an overview of China’s current import regulatory framework.
The two sides agreed to maintain positive momentum by continuing their dialogue.
The meeting concluded on a cordial note, reflecting the enduring strength and resilience of the Pakistan-China partnership, which continues to evolve to meet new economic opportunities and shared goals.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
