Pakistan eyes trade boost at World Investment Forum in Doha

DOHA (News Desk):  Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan is representing Pakistan at the ninth World Investment Forum (WIF) 2026 being held in Doha, where he has held a series of key bilateral meetings to strengthen trade and investment cooperation with Türkiye and Qatar.

The three-day forum, being held from October 25 to 27 under the theme “Investing in the Future,” is organized in partnership with the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the State of Qatar. The forum brings together ministers, senior government officials, global investors, sovereign wealth funds, business leaders and representatives of international organizations to discuss emerging investment opportunities and strategies for sustainable economic development.

The forum focuses on key areas shaping the global investment landscape, including artificial intelligence, infrastructure, energy, sustainable finance, entrepreneurship, climate resilience and special economic zones.

On the sidelines, Minister Jam Kamal held separate bilateral meetings with H.E. Mustafa Tuzcu, Deputy Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye; Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of the Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA); and Eng. Ali Hilal Al-Kuwari, Chief Executive Officer of Hassad Food, to explore cooperation in trade, agriculture, food security, IT, energy, minerals and investment.

In his meeting with Türkiye’s Deputy Trade Minister Mustafa Tuzcu, both sides discussed strengthening Pakistan-Türkiye economic and commercial relations, with particular emphasis on expanding bilateral trade, promoting investment and identifying new opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, food security, energy, minerals, manufacturing and technology.

Both sides emphasized the importance of translating their longstanding strategic partnership into stronger economic and commercial linkages. They also discussed the potential of enhanced regional connectivity and improved transit routes to facilitate bilateral trade, expand market access and strengthen regional supply chains.

The two sides underscored the need for continued coordination between relevant institutions and technical teams to advance bilateral trade initiatives and address outstanding matters.

Jam Kamal reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Türkiye and invited Turkish investors and businesses to explore opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in minerals and other priority sectors. Both sides expressed commitment to sustained dialogue and practical cooperation to unlock new opportunities for businesses.

In his meeting with Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of the Qatar Businessmen Association, the Federal Minister discussed strengthening business-to-business linkages and identifying new avenues for collaboration in information technology, logistics, agriculture and food security.

Jam Kamal highlighted Pakistan’s skilled workforce and growing capabilities across various economic sectors. He emphasized that Pakistani professionals and skilled workers could contribute significantly to Qatar’s economic development while strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries.

The Minister also highlighted Pakistan’s potential as a reliable partner in agricultural production, food supply chains and technology services, encouraging Qatari investors to explore investment and commercial opportunities in Pakistan. Both sides underscored the importance of promoting direct engagement between the business communities of Pakistan and Qatar to facilitate investment and expand bilateral trade.

In a separate meeting with Hassad Food CEO Eng. Ali Hilal Al-Kuwari, the Minister discussed enhancing cooperation in agriculture, food security, agribusiness and agricultural supply chains. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral food and agricultural trade, exploring reliable sourcing arrangements and developing long-term partnerships between relevant institutions and businesses of both countries.

Jam Kamal highlighted Pakistan’s agricultural production capacity and its potential to support Qatar’s food security requirements through quality agricultural products, dependable supply arrangements and stronger commercial partnerships.

The Federal Minister also invited Hassad Food to participate in FoodAg 2026, scheduled to be held in Karachi from November 23 to 26, 2026, providing an opportunity for Qatari investors and businesses to engage directly with Pakistani agricultural producers, exporters and relevant government institutions. Both sides expressed interest in maintaining close engagement to identify practical opportunities for investment and cooperation in the agri-food sector.

During his engagements, the Federal Minister emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening international economic partnerships, facilitating foreign investment and promoting greater private-sector participation in trade and industrial development.

Pakistan’s participation in the World Investment Forum 2026 reflects the government’s commitment to expanding international economic engagement, attracting productive investment and building partnerships that contribute to sustainable growth and shared prosperity.

The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha is facilitating the Federal Minister’s participation and bilateral engagements on the sidelines of the forum.