Islamabad (TDI): Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Irfan Neziroglu called on Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance trade and economic ties between the two countries.
According to a press release, the two sides discussed historical, cultural, and strategic relations between Pakistan and Turkiye. Both dignitaries agreed on the need for increasing trade and enhancing bilateral opportunities.
The minister underscored that the “Trade in Goods Agreement” had operationalized in May last year and provided concessions on Pakistani and Turkish products.
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Meanwhile, Ambassador Neziroglu proposed sending a Pakistani delegation to Turkiye in January 2025 to discuss actionable plans ahead of a high-level state meeting scheduled in Islamabad.
Minister Jam Kamal Khan emphasized the importance of creating a business-friendly environment to empower the private sector.
“The era has changed; our focus must be on facilitating the private sector to lead trade growth,” he remarked, adding that matchmaking initiatives for business-to-business (B2B) engagements would play a vital role in enhancing economic collaboration.
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He mentioned his meeting with the Turkish counterpart Dr Omer Bolat in Karachi, where the two discussed connecting business communities from both countries.
The minister also highlighted the Joint Task Force on Textiles, established after discussions at the 2023 COMCEC Ministerial Meeting. This task force aims to reduce tariffs and strengthen the textile value chain.
