Pakistan and Denmark have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a clear focus on trade, investment, renewable energy, and sustainable development. This renewed momentum follows a meeting in Islamabad between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Denmark’s newly appointed Ambassador, Maja Mortensen. The discussion highlighted shared priorities and outlined new avenues for deeper engagement.
Aurangzeb emphasized the government’s determination to expand economic ties and build investor confidence. He said Pakistan is working to create a more reliable environment for foreign companies. He acknowledged that some businesses had encountered challenges in previous years, yet he stressed that conditions are improving as the government stabilises fiscal and monetary indicators. According to him, Pakistan has cleared its foreign payment backlog and continues to move forward with economic reforms.
The meeting also reviewed Denmark’s ongoing wastewater treatment project in Faisalabad. This initiative, developed through a partnership with the water authority, features a long-term engagement model. It aims to ensure sustainability and proper knowledge transfer. The project reflects Denmark’s wider commitment to environmental partnership and modern urban infrastructure in Pakistan.
Ambassador Mortensen noted that three Danish delegations visiting Pakistan this week show the increased engagement between both countries. She highlighted a growing interest from Danish companies across several sectors. Firms in logistics, maritime infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy are exploring opportunities. Many companies are also considering expansion plans in Pakistan due to emerging commercial potential.
Mortensen further emphasized Denmark’s government-to-government energy collaboration. This program, supported by the Danish Energy Agency, focuses on energy modelling, infrastructure planning, grid efficiency, and capacity building. Such technical cooperation is expected to help Pakistan transition toward more resilient and sustainable energy systems.
She expressed interest in strengthening partnerships with the Danish Business Club in Pakistan. She also shared plans to visit Lahore and Karachi to engage with industry leaders and understand sector-specific prospects. These steps aim to increase commercial cooperation and support Danish companies seeking long-term engagement.
The meeting underscored a shared vision for a stronger economic and environmental partnership. Pakistan seeks fresh investment to support growth and sustainability. Denmark aims to expand its global role in clean energy and innovative infrastructure. As both countries continue to align their priorities, the partnership is set to evolve into a more strategic and broad-based collaboration.
