Overview
- An MoU establishing the Indonesia–Pakistan Joint Trade Committee was signed after talks in Karachi between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Indonesian Vice Minister Dyah Roro Esty Widya Putri.
- Both countries agreed to expand their Preferential Trade Agreement toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that widens cooperation into services and investment.
- The Indonesian vice minister identified services collaboration as a priority and pointed to Pakistan’s healthcare sector as a key opportunity.
- The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan requested early fruit import quota announcements, rice quota notifications, streamlined certifications, and improved access for industrial-grade potatoes.
- Officials underscored palm oil’s central role, noting Indonesia supplies over 74% of Pakistan’s edible oil and has assured continued shipments as Pakistan’s demand has risen by 22%.