Federal minister for commerce woos European firms

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal has said this is an opportune time for the European and especially Finnish companies to explore Pakistan’s evolving markets.

He made these remarks while inaugurating the Pakistan-Finland Business Summit 2025 here on Monday. The event, attended by Finland–Pakistan Business Council (FPBC) Chairman Wille Eerola and Finnish Ambassador to Pakistan Hannu Ripatti, focused on exploring opportunities for increased bilateral trade, technology transfer and educational collaboration between Pakistan and Finland.

The conference featured active participation from top Finnish firms, including Nokia, Wärtsilä, Metso, and Kone.

At the outset, the commerce minister acknowledged the platform’s consistent role over the past decade in bringing together businesses, innovators, and institutions.

“Our domestic market is one of the largest in the region, yet still relatively untapped. With technology transfer and value addition, we can create win-win opportunities,” Jam said.

He identified the food sector as a critical area where Pakistan holds enormous potential.

Published in Dawn, May 6th, 2025

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