Ambassador Jamali Meets Commerce Minister Discuss Strengthening Trade Ties

Muhammad Khalid Jamali, Pakistan's Ambassador to Russia on Monday met with the Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan and discussed ways to bolster trade and investment ties between Pakistan and Russia

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Aug, 2024) Muhammad Khalid Jamali, Pakistan's Ambassador to Russia on Monday met with the Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan and discussed ways to bolster trade and investment ties between Pakistan and Russia.

The high-level meeting held here focused on exploring new avenues of economic cooperation, enhancing bilateral trade, and addressing existing challenges in the trade relationship between the two countries, said a press release issued here.

During the meeting, Ambassador Jamali emphasized the importance of deepening economic relations with Russia, a key global player and an emerging market with vast potential for Pakistani exports.

Jamali also stressed the need for a diversified trade portfolio, encouraging greater exports of textiles, agricultural products, and other goods to Russia.

Jam Kamal Khan echoed the ambassador's sentiments, acknowledging Russia as a crucial partner in Pakistan's efforts to expand its economic horizons and reiterated the government's commitment to facilitating trade and investment between the two nations.

The discussions also touched on the challenges that have impeded trade between the two countries and its solutions for a more robust financial framework to support trade transactions.