Pakistan, Romania eye twinning of Constanta and Karachi ports

October 09, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan Romania business ties came into focus as a trade delegation of the Pakistan-Romania Business Council (PRBC) discussed the possibility of a future twinning agreement between the port cities of Constanta and Karachi, while holding meetings in Constanta to promote trade, investment and institutional cooperation.

The delegation, led by Romania's Honorary Consul Designate in Sindh Atif Farooqi, took part in a Romania-Pakistan business-to-business meeting hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Navigation and Agriculture of Constanta.

Deputy Mayor of Constanta Adriana Arghirescu, PRBC Chairman Sohail Shamim Firpo, Chamber General Manager Ruxandra Serescu and members of the local business community attended, along with local government officials and institutional representatives, APP reported.

Discussions centred on expanding cooperation in maritime transport, logistics, agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, technology, education, tourism and investment. Participants reviewed ways to connect Romanian and Pakistani companies, encourage direct business contacts and identify sectors for joint work.

A key topic was strengthening links between Constanta and Karachi, two major ports connecting European and South Asian markets.

Participants referred to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in March 2026 between the Port of Constanta and Karachi Port Trust, and showed interest in deeper institutional cooperation that could eventually lead to a city twinning agreement.

Speakers noted that such a partnership could support cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, cultural activities and local government engagement.

Atif Farooqi thanked Romania's Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Dan Stoenescu for backing the Pakistani business mission, with the support of Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Romania in Islamabad.

He also thanked Ruxandra Serescu and the Chamber for arranging the meeting and facilitating contacts with local businesses and institutions.

Both sides agreed to maintain direct communication, identify business opportunities and encourage future exchanges between companies and institutions.

Participants said the visit reflects ongoing efforts to turn strong diplomatic relations between Romania and Pakistan into practical economic cooperation and long-term business partnerships.

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