Romanian Foreign Ministry official Oana Țoiu visited the Presidential Secretariat of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry in Islamabad and met with FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh to discuss ways to deepen economic ties between Romania and Pakistan. The meetings, including a presentation to the Established Committee for Business Development Europe and North America, focused on converting complementary strengths into expanded trade, joint ventures and co-investment across multiple sectors.
During the visit Oana Țoiu outlined the commercial opportunities Romania offers to Pakistani businesses, emphasizing Romania’s potential role as a strategic gateway to the European Union. She highlighted Romania’s competitive costs, skilled labor force and investment-friendly environment as attractive features for Pakistani investors seeking access to EU markets.
Discussions with FPCCI leaders and members were constructive and forward-looking, centering on moving beyond a traditional buyer–seller relationship toward deeper industrial collaboration. Delegates identified areas with immediate potential for expansion, including automotive, agriculture, information technology, textiles and healthcare, as well as manufacturing, energy and food processing.
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh described Romania as one of Pakistan’s most reliable trading partners in Europe and offered recommendations to elevate bilateral commerce. Both sides agreed that current trade volumes fall short of the countries’ combined potential and that there is considerable room for growth.
Participants pointed to concrete avenues for cooperation in energy, IT and agriculture, among other fields, and emphasized the importance of joint ventures and co-investment to build sustainable industrial links. Romania signaled readiness to work closely with Pakistan’s business community to unlock these opportunities and strengthen the bilateral economic partnership.
