Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has emphasized transforming the longstanding diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Maldives into a robust economic partnership. Speaking at a business forum attended by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, the minister highlighted vast untapped potential in trade, investment, and tourism.

The minister noted that Pakistan is well-positioned to export key goods to the Maldivian market, including food products, pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, textiles, and construction materials.

Key Areas of Potential Cooperation:

• Agri & Food Exports: Rice, meat, halal food, processed agricultural products, fresh fruits, and olive oil.
• Tourism & Hospitality: Leveraging Maldivian expertise to enhance Pakistan's hospitality management and training standards.
• IT & Connectivity: IT services, digital infrastructure, and improving air and maritime connectivity to facilitate trade.

Jam Kamal also outlined economic reforms aimed at improving the business climate in Pakistan, such as tariff simplification, reduced industrial energy costs, and the implementation of the Pakistan Single Window for streamlined trade procedures.