Investment, trade opportunities: first high-level EU–Pakistan Business Forum to be launched

The European Union will convene the inaugural a high-level EU–Pakistan Business Forum on April 28–29, 2026, bringing together policymakers, European and Pakistani business leaders, investors, and EU financial institutions at a pivotal moment for economic cooperation, a statement said.

The EU is the world’s largest single market, a main source of global foreign direct investment and -by far - the largest export destination of Pakistan. The forum marks a significant step forward in the EU–Pakistan economic partnership, as both sides seek to translate strong trade ties into increased investment flows, technology partnerships, enhanced innovation and sustainable industrial growth.

Against the backdrop of evolving global supply chains and Pakistan’s renewed economic reform efforts, the forum aims to position Pakistan as a competitive destination for European economic activity.

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Discussions will focus on priority sectors with high potential for bilateral collaboration, including agri-business; digital innovation and fintech; green logistics; textiles and apparel; and responsible mining. These sectors align closely with Pakistan’s economic transformation agenda and the EU’s strategic investment priorities under its Global Gateway initiative – the EU’s largest investment programme outside the EU which aims to leverage 400 billion EUR of investments between 2021-2027.

Over 300 European companies operate in Pakistan, contributing to employment, industrial development, innovation, and integration into global value chains.

The EU Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Raimundas Karobolis, reaffirmed the EU’s long-term commitment:

“The European Union and Pakistan have built a strong and trusted partnership in a broad range of areas. The Business Forum is designed to take that partnership further—by fostering deeper private sector engagement, unlocking new investment opportunities, and supporting Pakistan’s transition towards a more competitive and sustainable economy.”

The forum will offer a structured platform for high-level dialogue and deal-making, including targeted business-to-business (B2B) meetings – with over 600 B2B meetings scheduled to take place throughout the two days of the forum. To unleash the potential of Global Gateway in Pakistan dedicated meetings between investors and European Financial Institutions are equally taking place throughout the 2 days of the forum.