Commerce Minister arrives in Istanbul for 42nd COMCEC Session

ISTANBUL (News Desk): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan arrived in Istanbul on Monday to represent Pakistan at the 42nd Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, the minister was received by Pakistan’s Consul General in Istanbul, Khawaja Khurram Naeem.

The 42nd COMCEC session will focus on strengthening economic cooperation among OIC member states, promoting intra-OIC trade, enhancing private-sector engagement and developing effective trade financing mechanisms to boost exports.

According to Ministry of Commerce, the Commerce Minister will participate in the ministerial sessions of COMCEC and hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt to discuss strengthening trade relations, expanding market access and exploring new avenues of economic cooperation.

The minister’s participation reflects Pakistan’s commitment to expanding economic partnerships and strengthening regional trade connectivity with OIC member countries.