Commerce Minister holds Doha meetings to boost trade and investment ties

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a series of high-level meetings in Doha on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum 2026, according to Associated Press of Pakistan. He met senior officials, international economic leadership and prominent business representatives.

The talks focused on strengthening Pakistan's international trade relations, attracting foreign investment, improving regional connectivity and expanding economic cooperation across key sectors. Daily Pakistan reported that the meetings also aimed to open access to new global markets for Pakistani exports.

The minister met the Secretary-General of the D-8 organisation. According to Daily Pakistan, the two discussed ways to increase trade among member countries, strengthen economic links and reduce trade barriers between them.

The meeting stressed the D-8 target of raising trade among member states to 500 billion dollars by 2030, and the need to implement the D-8 Preferential Trade Agreement effectively. Jam Kamal Khan said member countries need to improve access to new markets, increase private sector partnerships and make use of available trade opportunities. The two sides agreed to promote economic cooperation and strengthen business links, and the Secretary-General praised Pakistan's role.

Jam Kamal Khan also met Qatar's minister for municipality. They reviewed ways to expand cooperation in agriculture, food security and trade between the two countries. Topics included looking for joint business opportunities in agriculture, improving agricultural supply chains and increasing links for food security. The minister said there is wide scope for cooperation between Pakistan and Qatar in agricultural development and food security.

In his meetings with Qatari officials, business figures and investors, he highlighted investment opportunities in Pakistan. He invited them to invest in Special Economic Zones, industrial areas, agriculture, food security, the hotel industry and tourism. APP separately reported that he met the Chairman of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and invited Qatari investors to explore opportunities in the Special Economic Zones.

The main aim of the meetings, according to Daily Pakistan, is to turn bilateral economic ties into practical trade and investment projects. Discussions also covered D-8 trade cooperation, regional trade corridors, and joint projects in tourism and hospitality.