Pakistan could find new opportunities to expand its mango exports to Türkiye following high-level trade discussions in Istanbul. Türkiye has assured support for increasing imports of Pakistani mangoes, highlighting potential for stronger agricultural trade.
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met Türkiye’s Minister of Trade, Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, during the 42nd Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC).
During their meeting, Jam Kamal Khan sought Türkiye’s assistance in improving market access and increasing Pakistani mango exports.
Türkiye Signals Support for Pakistani Mango Exports
Türkiye’s trade minister assured full support for expanding imports of Pakistani mangoes. Moreover, both ministers discussed opportunities to strengthen agricultural commerce and broader economic cooperation.
The meeting covered several issues of mutual commercial interest, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to stronger bilateral trade relations.
Jam Kamal Khan also appreciated Türkiye’s support for Pakistan’s legitimate claims concerning Basmati rice. He stressed the need for continued cooperation to protect and promote Pakistan’s premium agricultural products internationally.
Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat highlighted the importance of effective marketing and branding for Pakistani Basmati rice in Türkiye. Stronger promotion, he noted, could improve consumer recognition and strengthen its market presence.
Turkish Businesses Invited to Invest in Pakistan
Beyond agricultural exports, Pakistan also presented investment opportunities for Turkish companies.
Jam Kamal Khan highlighted 1,000 acres of land earmarked for Turkish enterprises at Karachi Industrial Park. He invited Turkish businesses to establish industrial units and expand their manufacturing operations in Pakistan.
The proposed investment opportunities could support closer industrial partnerships between the two countries.
Furthermore, Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat agreed to send a delegation of Turkish officials to Pakistan. The delegation will review existing bilateral trade mechanisms and explore practical steps to improve commercial relations.
Both sides emphasized sustained institutional engagement, stronger business cooperation and closer coordination. They also highlighted the importance of converting economic opportunities into tangible trade and investment outcomes.
Pakistan Highlights Stronger Trade Cooperation Across OIC Countries
Separately, Jam Kamal Khan met H.E. Ms. Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk, Director General of the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC).
During their discussion, Selçuk briefed the minister on SESRIC’s activities, research initiatives and reports concerning trade among Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) members.
She also outlined the institution’s role in providing statistical information and economic analysis to support cooperation.
Jam Kamal Khan appreciated SESRIC’s work and stressed the importance of accurate, reliable and clean data. He said credible statistics and evidence-based assessments help identify trade trends, understand markets and evaluate opportunities.
Additionally, he emphasized that better data quality could help member countries identify untapped markets and address trade barriers. Comprehensive trade analysis could also support more effective strategies for expanding intra-OIC commerce.
The discussions highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to deepen economic ties with Türkiye and strengthen cooperation across OIC countries. Agricultural exports, industrial investment and reliable trade research remained key areas of focus.
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