Pakistan, Indonesia urged to strengthen bilateral trade

October 20, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan and Indonesia have been urged to enhance their bilateral economic and trade relations through greater participation of the business community and regular exchange of trade delegations between the two countries.

Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo, said this while addressing a “Gala Dinner” hosted by Chairman of International Creative Exchange (ICE) Atta Ul Karim in honour of the visiting Pakistani business delegation to the 40th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2025 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD.

The event was also addressed by Trade Councillor of Pakistan Embassy in Jakarta, Naseem Rashid, and Chairman of ICE, Atta Ul Karim, APP reported.

Ambassador Sukotjo emphasized that the participation of Pakistan’s business community in TEI 2025 would play a key role in promoting economic cooperation and building stronger trade relations between the two nations. He said that Pakistan is a major trading ally of Indonesia and that long-standing economic ties need to be further expanded in the future.

He added that the people of Pakistan are hospitable and hardworking, and the friendship established by the founders of both countries should be further strengthened through people-to-people and business-to-business connections.

Trade Councillor Naseem Rashid noted that the trade potential between the two nations far exceeds the current volume, and that the private sector, including ICE, can play a crucial role in deepening bilateral economic relations.

Atta Ul Karim highlighted that increased participation in trade exhibitions and business delegations from both sides is essential to integrating the economies of Pakistan and Indonesia and unlocking their full potential.

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