Commerce Minister: Pakistan and Belarus Strengthen Bilateral Trade for Maximum Potential
Published on: May 9, 2024.
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan emphasized the need for Pakistan and Belarus to further enhance their bilateral trade relations and fully utilize their potential. He highlighted the range of goods that Pakistan exports to Belarus, including medicaments, textiles, cutlery, rice, leather articles, footwear, sports requisites, cotton garments, salt, and mangoes. On the other hand, Pakistan’s imports from Belarus consist of fertilizer, wood pulp, agriculture tractors, and motor vehicles.
During a meeting with Ambassador of Belarus Andrei Metelitsa, Minister Jam Kamal Khan highlighted Pakistan’s position as the fourth-largest dairy producer globally and suggested that the country has the capability to become a major exporter in this sector. He urged Belarus to upgrade its tractors to meet Pakistan’s agricultural needs and explore new opportunities for cooperation.
Pakistan-Belarus Trade
Despite a recorded total trade volume of $19.05 million, Minister Jam Kamal Khan stated that this figure does not fully reflect the potential of trade between Pakistan and Belarus. He referred to the outcomes of the sixth Pakistan-Belarus Joint Ministerial Commission session held in Minsk from January 12-13, 2023, where both sides evaluated ongoing cooperation in trade.
Ambassador Andrei Metelitsa emphasized Belarus’ expertise in manufacturing harvesters and electric vehicle transports, suggesting deeper cooperation in these sectors between the two countries. Minister Jam Kamal Khan stressed the importance of business-to-business meetings and government-to-government dialogues to boost trade volume and strengthen bilateral ties.
Source: https://en.wenews.pk
