A high-level Cambodian trade delegation led by Minister of Commerce Cham Nimol visited the FPCCI President Office in Islamabad to discuss expanding bilateral economic and commercial links with Pakistan. The delegation held meetings with federal and business leaders to identify concrete opportunities across multiple sectors.
Atif Akram Sheikh, President of FPCCI, welcomed the delegation and highlighted recent government measures that have begun to stabilise the economy. He said sustained policy steps and international engagement, including major conferences and state visits, reflect a clear economic vision and create new openings for Cambodia Pakistan trade.
Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan recalled the severe economic challenges of recent years, noting that inflation and interest rates had surged before recovery efforts began. He emphasised the government’s commitment to facilitating B2B links and creating a business-friendly environment to attract investment and boost exports.
Minister Cham Nimol noted that a significant share of Cambodia’s imports from Pakistan is in pharmaceuticals and expressed a strong desire to broaden trade volumes into IT, textiles and other manufacturing sectors. She said the Cambodian government offers tax-free and attractive investment schemes and invited Pakistani investors to explore opportunities across multiple industries. She also confirmed that bilateral cooperation agreements will be signed to formalise new projects.
Prime Minister’s Trade Coordinator Rana Ehsan Afzal highlighted improvements in macroeconomic indicators, including rebuilding foreign exchange reserves, and said reducing production costs, easing investor procedures and raising exports are government priorities. FPCCI vice president Tariq Jadun and senior business leaders including Karim Aziz Malik, Malik Sohail Hussain and Ahmed Chanay participated in the discussions to map out sector-specific collaborations.
Participants agreed to promote direct B2B engagement between the two countries’ private sectors and to pursue targeted agreements in IT, textiles and pharmaceuticals. The visit is viewed as an action-oriented step to convert diplomatic goodwill into tangible Cambodia Pakistan trade outcomes and investment flows.
