Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan on Friday called for transforming Pakistan-Egypt relations into a stronger economic partnership based on trade, investment, joint production, technology cooperation and regional value chains.
He was addressing a reception held in Islamabad to celebrate the National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt, where he attended as chief guest, said a release issued here on Friday. The event was attended by ambassadors, high commissioners, senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and other distinguished guests.
Congratulating the Government and people of Egypt on their National Day, Jam Kamal Khan said Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Egypt, which remained a key partner in the Arab and Muslim world.
He appreciated Egypt’s support in the health sector, its constructive role in promoting regional peace and its cooperation in facilitating Pakistan’s humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The Minister said Pakistan and Egypt should move beyond conventional trade and view each other as long-term strategic investment partners.
He noted that Egypt offered a strong manufacturing and distribution base for African, Arab and Mediterranean markets, while Pakistan provided a major production and investment platform linked to South Asia.
“Together, Pakistan and Egypt can develop joint value chains, create employment opportunities, strengthen industrial capacity and expand exports,” he said.
Jam Kamal Khan welcomed Egyptian investment in Pakistan’s power, real estate, financial services and telecommunications sectors, adding that Pakistani companies were also increasingly exploring business and investment opportunities in Egypt. He invited greater Egyptian participation in Pakistan’s food, agriculture and textile exhibitions, including Food Pakistan 2026, and said Pakistan looked forward to participating in Food Africa 2026 in Egypt from December 7 to 10.
The Minister also welcomed President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s acceptance of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s invitation to visit Pakistan, saying the visit would further strengthen bilateral relations.
He said Pakistan regarded Egypt as a strategic economic partner and an important regional production hub, adding that both countries could jointly promote investment, industrial development, connectivity, regional value chains and shared prosperity. Earlier, welcoming the participants, Ambassador of Egypt to Pakistan Dr. Ihab Mohamed Abdelhamid Hassan said Egypt and Pakistan enjoyed a deep, longstanding and multifaceted friendship rooted in mutual respect, shared values and strong fraternal bonds between their peoples.