Pakistan and Qatar Discuss New Trade Corridors Linking Middle East, Türkiye and Europe
Pakistan’s commerce minister and Qatar’s trade minister explored broader regional trade routes that could boost transit, connectivity and bilateral commerce, with spill‑over benefits for logistics‑related sectors on the PSX.
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Open on Business Recorder## Bilateral Talks on Trade and Connectivity
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 sides exchanged views on regional stability and discussed establishing new trade corridors that would link Pakistan with the Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye and ultimately European markets.
## Objectives and Expected Benefits
The discussions focused on expanding bilateral trade, strengthening regional connectivity and fostering cooperation in emerging technologies. Both ministers highlighted the Belt and Road Initiative as a framework for developing transit routes that could lower logistics costs, increase export volumes and attract foreign investment.
## Wider Regional Engagements
Jam Kamal also held parallel meetings with trade ministers from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and representatives of the International Organization for Mediation (IoMed). Topics included the utilisation of Pakistan’s first‑ever Free Trade Agreement with Sri Lanka, digitalisation, food security and the role of artificial intelligence and cyber‑security in future trade.
## Potential Impact on Pakistani Industries
If the proposed corridors materialise, sectors such as Transport, Steel, Cement and broader Infrastructure could see heightened demand for freight services, construction materials and logistics support. Enhanced access to European markets may also stimulate export‑oriented manufacturers and improve the overall trade balance.
## Outlook
Both governments reaffirmed their commitment to exploring concrete steps for the trade routes, signalling a proactive stance toward regional economic integration. The commerce ministry is expected to follow up with feasibility studies and possible public‑private partnerships to operationalise the corridors.