Pakistan and Qatar Discuss New Trade Corridor via Middle East and Turkey to Europe
Pakistan's Commerce Minister and Qatar's trade minister explored a land‑based trade route linking the two countries through the Middle East, Turkey and into Europe, aiming to boost regional connectivity and bilateral commerce.
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Open on Profit## Overview
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Ahmad bin Mohammad Al Sayed on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Summit. The two officials examined the feasibility of establishing a continuous trade corridor that would connect Pakistan and Qatar via the Middle East, pass through Türkiye and extend to European markets.
## Objectives of the Dialogue
The discussion centered on: - Enhancing regional connectivity to facilitate smoother transit of goods. - Identifying new transit and trade opportunities across the Middle East and Central Asia. - Reinforcing bilateral trade ties and seeking avenues to expand existing trade volumes.
## Expected Benefits
If realised, the corridor could lower logistics costs, shorten delivery times, and open new markets for Pakistani exporters, while providing Qatar with an additional over‑land route for its goods. Both governments expressed a commitment to continue negotiations and to explore concrete steps for implementation.
## Outlook
The initiative aligns with broader regional infrastructure projects and could stimulate activity in Pakistan’s transport and logistics sectors, as well as ancillary industries such as warehousing and customs services.