Pakistan, Portugal discuss investment opportunities in textiles, agri & SEZs

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and Paulo Domingues, Portugal’s ambassador, discussed ways to strengthen economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Pakistan and Portugal.

The engagement provided an opportunity to explore areas of mutual interest and identify promising avenues for greater collaboration between the business communities of both countries, SIFC said in a statement on Saturday.

The discussions covered investment opportunities in textiles, agriculture, information and communication technology, pharmaceuticals and Special Economic Zones (SEZs), highlighting the potential for enhanced commercial engagement and investment partnerships.

“SIFC briefed the Ambassador on Pakistan’s investment potential across priority sectors and its investor-centric facilitation framework aimed at providing coordinated support to domestic and international investors,” read the statement.  

The engagement also highlighted opportunities emerging from Pakistan’s growing connectivity with international businesses and institutions.

In this context, SIFC acknowledged the launch of FC Porto’s Dragon Force Academy in Sialkot, established in partnership with Forward Sports. The initiative brings the renowned Portuguese football club’s youth development programme to Pakistan and offers another avenue to strengthen institutional and commercial ties between the two countries.

“SIFC emphasised the importance of continued engagement with international partners to identify commercially viable projects and create stronger linkages between Pakistani and Portuguese investors and businesses,” the council said in its statement.