Pakistan, Mauritius eye to enhance bilateral trade

Pakistan and Mauritius have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties, as officials from both countries discussed avenues for deeper economic cooperation during a meeting on Monday.

The Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, held a meeting with H.E. Mervin N. Chedumbarum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Mauritius to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries.

During the meeting, both sides reviewed the current state of bilateral relations and explored new opportunities to expand commercial engagement. Discussions focused on enhancing trade ties, promoting investment, and fostering stronger economic linkages between Pakistan and Mauritius.

Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan emphasised the importance of closer collaboration between the private sectors of both countries, highlighting the role of business-to-business (B2B) interactions in unlocking new trade and investment opportunities.

The two sides also exchanged views on expanding institutional cooperation, facilitating greater commercial connectivity, and identifying emerging sectors for mutually beneficial partnerships.

Both Pakistan and Mauritius expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral relations. They reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining regular dialogue and strengthening economic cooperation in the interest of shared prosperity.

The meeting concluded with a resolve to continue efforts aimed at deepening trade relations, enhancing business engagement, and exploring new avenues of economic collaboration between the two friendly countries.