ISLAMABAD, 12 MAY (DNA) — Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan to discuss bilateral trade enhancement, regional connectivity, energy cooperation, and strengthening institutional engagement between the two brotherly countries.

During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on the growing importance of regional trade corridors, logistics cooperation, and improving commercial connectivity between Pakistan and Central Asian states, said a release issued here on Tuesday. Sources said that the Ambassador took up TAPI project with the minister also, which has been delayed for multiple reasons.

Discussions focused on expanding trade routes, facilitating smoother movement of goods, and enhancing direct interaction between the business communities of both countries. Federal Minister Jam Kamal Khan highlighted Pakistan’s strategic geographic position as a natural gateway connecting Central Asia with regional and international markets through Pakistan’s seaports.

He observed that evolving regional dynamics and changing global supply chain patterns have further increased the importance of Pakistan’s connectivity and logistics potential. The Minister emphasized that stronger economic integration, efficient transportation linkages, and enhanced business-to-business engagement can unlock significant trade opportunities for both countries.

He also underlined the importance of organizing business forums, exhibitions, and institutional interactions between chambers of commerce to promote direct engagement between private sectors. Both sides also discussed prospects for cooperation in the energy sector, including regional energy connectivity and future infrastructure collaboration aimed at promoting long-term regional economic integration and stability.

The meeting further reviewed various areas of mutual economic interest and emphasized the importance of continued diplomatic engagement, institutional coordination, and high-level exchanges to strengthen Pakistan-Turkmenistan relations further. Both sides expressed confidence that enhanced cooperation in trade, energy, logistics, and private-sector engagement would open new avenues for economic partnership between the two countries.— DNA