Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, met the Ambassador of Algeria to Pakistan, Dr. Brahim Romani, to discuss economic relations and expanding Pakistan’s trade footprint across Africa and Europe through bilateral cooperation with Algeria.
Areas such as energy collaboration, investment promotion, and participation in Africa-centric trade exhibitions came under discussion.
The Algerian Ambassador said that his country has emerged as the third-largest economy in Africa and a major exporter of gas to Europe, with undersea pipelines delivering energy to Italy, Spain, and Tunisia.
Highlighting a $40 billion investment plan in the energy sector by several countries from Europe, Asia and the Middle East, he invited Pakistan to invest in Algeria’s energy sector as it has vast reserves of oil, gas, hydrogen, and electricity.
He noted that Algeria’s geography and established infrastructure offer Pakistan a gateway to African markets, with air and land connectivity to over 10 African countries and already functional trade agreements with African and Arab states.
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The Ambassador also extended an invitation to Pakistan for participation in Algeria’s first-ever INTRA-AFRICA Trade Fair, taking place in Algiers from September 4–10, 2025.
The event will feature over 2,000 exhibitors from 140 countries, and the ambassador encouraged Pakistan to take part as a country looking to invest in agriculture, energy, IT, innovation, health, and startups.
Minister Khan, in turn, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to “Look Africa” policy and emphasized the need to proactively engage with African economies through trade diplomacy.
He highlighted that Pakistan’s Trade Development Authority (TDAP) is focused on promoting export-led growth and supporting private sector outreach.
Current trade between Pakistan and Algeria stands at $43.93 million, with Pakistani exports, largely textiles, rice, and surgical instruments, valued at $17.19 million. Imports from Algeria include phosphates, fertilizers, and cement.
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The minister acknowledged the modest trade volume but appreciated the recent momentum in bilateral engagement, including the increasing participation of Pakistani businesses in Algerian expos, from just 12 companies in 2022 to over 170 in 2024.
To further support business-to-business cooperation, both sides agreed to expedite the inaugural meeting of the Joint Business Council (JBC), which was established in 2022 between FPCCI and the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The Ambassador informed that the Algerian Embassy is also offering fast-track business visas to Pakistani entrepreneurs, granting multiple-entry access without delays or central approval.
Sohail Majeed
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.
