ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Romania are exploring the possibility of launching a direct trade corridor via the Black Sea, aiming to significantly boost bilateral trade and economic ties. The proposal came during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Romanian Ambassador Dan Stoenescu in Islamabad.
Ambassador Stoenescu suggested utilizing Romania’s Constanta Port as a gateway for Pakistani exports to enter European markets through the Black Sea and Danube River. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal welcomed the proposal, terming it a positive step toward diversifying Pakistan’s trade routes and reducing dependency on traditional channels.
The two sides also reviewed opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation in agriculture, livestock, green energy, pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, and industrial products. Romania expressed keen interest in importing Pakistani meat and agricultural goods while offering solar and wind power technologies to support Pakistan’s transition to renewable energy.
“Pakistan is actively reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers and is offering attractive incentives for foreign investors, particularly in joint ventures,” the minister told the ambassador, encouraging Romanian companies to explore business opportunities in the country.
Romania also expressed interest in strengthening defence and cultural cooperation. Ambassador Stoenescu praised Pakistan’s burgeoning IT industry and skilled workforce and said Romania would support the facilitation of Pakistani tech professionals and digital entrepreneurs.
Both nations agreed on the need to accelerate economic diplomacy and lay the foundation for long-term institutional partnerships in trade, technology, and energy.
