Pakistan, Bangladesh eye closer ties in trade, logistics

MG News | August 05, 2025 at 10:36 AM GMT+05:00
August 5, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan and Bangladesh have committed to strengthening
bilateral cooperation across trade, energy, logistics, and industrial linkages,
as Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with Bangladesh’s High
Commissioner to Pakistan, Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan.
The meeting focused on Bangladesh’s growing industrial
needs, particularly its interest in importing Pakistani coal and high-quality
limestone to support power generation and soda ash production.
Discussions also highlighted agricultural trade, including
Pakistan’s potential mango exports, pending final technical approvals, and
increased imports of Bangladeshi pineapples.
High Commissioner Khan shared feedback from his recent
visits to Pakistan’s industrial hubs, where he noted strong interest and
engagement from local business chambers, according to a press release issued.
Both sides also explored opportunities in textiles, mineral
exports from Sindh, and Halal-certified meat products.
They agreed to tackle logistical challenges and simplify
business visa procedures to enhance trade facilitation.
Minister Jam Kamal emphasized the strategic value of the
partnership, stating, “Through focused collaboration in energy, logistics and
food security, Pakistan and Bangladesh can develop a transformative economic
partnership that benefits our entire region.”
The meeting concluded with mutual commitments to establish
sector-specific business linkages and streamline trade mechanisms in the coming
months.
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