The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral trade ties and enhancing economic cooperation. Jam Kamal held discussions with Bangladesh’s Adviser for Industries Adilur Rahman Khan to explore avenues for industrial cooperation.
They underscored the importance of leveraging their economic and industrial base to the mutual advantage of the two countries to address issues of food security, value addition in the food industry and aligning the industrial technology. Discussions focused on exchanging expertise across diverse sectors through mutual exchange of delegations and knowledge sharing.
The minister for commerce emphasised Pakistan’s keen interest in being part of Bangladesh’s evolving industrial landscape through collaboration, joint ventures and mutual investment. He stressed the need for a shared vision to create a facilitative economic ecosystem for industrial growth.
Building on the positive growth in bilateral trade, Jam Kamal called for transforming the relationship into a sustainable partnership. He focused on value-added industries for revenue generation and socio-economic uplift and appreciated Bangladesh’s growth in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, textiles and information technology.
The commerce minister also visited the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and met Taskeen Ahmed, President and board members, to explore opportunities for strengthening trade and investment relations.
He appreciated DCCI’s collaboration with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in promoting business-to-business networking. DCCI’s facilitation in information sharing with regard to the database of exporters and importers was also commended.
The minister encouraged the chamber to participate in the upcoming 3rd International Food and Agricultural Exhibition (FoodAg) scheduled to be held in Karachi on November 25-27, 2025. Potential sectors for collaboration, including renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and information technology, and an evolving landscape of fashion and related preferences for the youth were also discussed.
He explored the tariff and non-tariff barriers and actions required to improve logistics between the two countries.