ISLAMABAD – In a bid to strengthen economic ties and diversify export routes, Pakistan and Romania are exploring a direct trade corridor via the Black Sea. The plan was discussed during a high-level meeting between Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Romanian Ambassador Dan Stoenescu in Islamabad, according to an official statement released Saturday.
The ambassador proposed that Pakistani goods could be routed through Romania’s Constanta Port, providing direct access to Europe via the Black Sea and Danube River. The move, if implemented, would open a fast and efficient pathway for Pakistani exports, bypassing conventional and often congested routes.
Welcoming the idea, Minister Jam Kamal emphasized the importance of expanding export logistics and deepening bilateral engagement beyond traditional sectors.
Both sides discussed enhancing trade in agriculture and meat, along with collaboration in pharmaceuticals, surgical goods, and manufacturing. Romania also offered to share solar and wind energy technologies to support Pakistan’s green energy goals.
The minister noted that Pakistan is actively lowering trade barriers and offering investment incentives, inviting Romanian companies to pursue joint ventures and industrial cooperation.
Ambassador Stoenescu acknowledged Pakistan’s growing influence in the global tech landscape. He praised the skill of Pakistani IT professionals and said Romania would be open to collaboration in digital services and tech talent mobility.
Defence and cultural ties were also on the agenda, with both parties agreeing to build a comprehensive partnership across multiple sectors.
The meeting reflects growing interest from European nations in tapping Pakistan’s economic potential through strategic trade and investment frameworks.