TIFA meeting to be held soon: Commerce Minister

September 20, 2024 (MLN): Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, during a meeting with United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai, affirmed that the next Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) meeting would be scheduled soon.

According to a press statement, the meeting focused on enhancing trade relations between Pakistan and the U.S.

Jam Kamal emphasized that the U.S. is Pakistan’s top trading destination, and expressed Pakistan’s desire to further expand this partnership.

He highlighted the country's strong performance in the agriculture sector, particularly in mangoes and dates, and noted the potential for growth in value-added agro-services.

Katherine Tai acknowledged Pakistan's contributions, particularly its agricultural exports, and praised the quality of Pakistani mangoes.

She also mentioned the potential for U.S. beef exports to Pakistan, given the large demand in the market.

Both sides discussed issues of mutual interest, agreeing to further strengthen their trade relations.

Minister Jam Kamal invited Tai to attend Pakistan’s TEXPO in October, She was grateful for inviting her to visit Pakistan during TeXpo in October 2024, expressing her interest in visiting the country.

In return, Tai invited Kamal to visit Washington to further explore trade opportunities.

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