Pak-French forum connects businesses, promotes joint ventures

April 02, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan and France took a significant step toward deepening economic cooperation with the successful convening of the Pakistan–France Trade and Investment Forum in Paris.

The Forum brought together senior government officials, business leaders, industry experts, and trade representatives from both countries to explore new avenues for trade, investment, and sustainable growth, according to a press release issued.

Over seventy companies from sectors including agriculture, information technology, textiles, energy, and tourism participated, reflecting growing confidence in Pakistan as an emerging investment destination.

The event was organized following the 2024 understanding between French President Emmanuel Macron and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to promote a strong and sustainable economic partnership.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to France, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, inaugurated the Forum, highlighting Pakistan’s economic progress and investor-friendly initiatives.

Prominent French speakers, including Thierry Pflimlin, Chairman of the France-Pakistan Business Council at MEDEF International, Patricia Glasel, Vice President of the Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la France (CCEF), and Ardavan Amir-Aslani, emphasized the opportunities for trade with Pakistan and the importance of strengthening private-sector linkages.

Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, praised the initiative, calling it a timely platform to expand Pakistan’s global trade footprint.

The Forum featured plenary sessions followed by breakout and Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings, where participants discussed potential collaborations in textiles, agriculture and dairy, and information technology, identifying concrete pathways for joint ventures and long-term partnerships.

The successful event highlighted Pakistan and France’s shared commitment to advancing bilateral trade, investment, and sustainable economic growth.

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