ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kenya have reaffirmed their commitment to significantly expanding bilateral economic ties, agreeing to double the volume of bilateral trade over the next five years during the Second Session of the Pakistan-Kenya Joint Trade Committee (JTC) held in Islamabad.
The session was co-chaired by Mr. Jawad Paul, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and Ms. Regina A. Ombam, Principal Secretary, State Department for Trade, Republic of Kenya, with participation from representatives of various government departments from both countries, said a release issued here on Thursday.
The Joint Trade Committee, a key bilateral platform for strengthening trade relations and addressing outstanding trade matters, reaffirmed the strong importance both countries attach to their economic partnership and future commercial cooperation.
The session recorded meaningful progress across a broad range of priority sectors, with both sides agreeing to enhance cooperation in market access, export promotion, customs, investment, animal quarantine, plant protection, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical standards, pharmaceuticals, banking, trade dispute resolution, information and communication technology, tourism, and industry.
