Istanbul: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan engaged with Türkiye’s Minister of Trade, Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, at the 42nd Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) in Istanbul to discuss avenues for expanding bilateral trade, enhancing Pakistani agricultural exports, and boosting Turkish investment in Pakistan.

According to Press Information Department, the meeting involved discussions on mutual economic interests, emphasizing the commitment to strengthen trade relations between Pakistan and Türkiye. Jam Kamal Khan expressed gratitude for Türkiye’s backing of Pakistan’s Basmati rice claims and stressed the need for ongoing cooperation to promote Pakistan’s agricultural products globally. The Commerce Minister also highlighted investment prospects at the Karachi Industrial Park, inviting Turkish enterprises to establish industrial units in Pakistan.

During the talks, Jam Kamal Khan sought support for increasing Pakistani mango exports to Türkiye. In response, Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat emphasized the need for effective marketing of Pakistani Basmati rice and assured support for boosting mango imports. Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat also agreed to dispatch a Turkish delegation to Pakistan to explore further trade enhancement possibilities.

In a separate meeting, Jam Kamal Khan met with H.E. Ms. Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk, Director General of SESRIC, where discussions focused on the importance of reliable trade data and analysis in bolstering intra-OIC trade. The engagements underscored Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Türkiye through commercial partnerships and promoting economic integration within the OIC region.