Istanbul (Commerce Desk): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has arrived in Istanbul, Türkiye, to represent Pakistan at the 42nd Ministerial Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Pakistan’s Consul General, Khawaja Khurram Naeem, received him at Istanbul Airport.
The meeting will discuss ways to increase trade among Islamic countries and strengthen economic cooperation. Participants will also consider trade relations, export promotion, effective trade financing mechanisms and ways to further strengthen the role of the private sector.
During his visit, Jam Kamal Khan is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The discussions will focus on promoting bilateral trade, gaining access to new markets and exploring opportunities for economic cooperation.
The federal minister will also highlight opportunities for new trade and investment partnerships for Pakistan at the meeting.
Pakistan’s participation in the COMCEC session is part of its strategy to strengthen economic ties with Islamic countries, promote regional cooperation and explore new export opportunities.