Pakistan, South Korea wrap up first round of CEPA talks as Seoul conference yields six trade MOUs

According to Profit by Pakistan Today, Pakistan has wrapped up its initial phase of CEPA negotiations with South Korea, and another round is lined up. Speaking at a business forum in Seoul, Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan made the announcement. He argued that a finalised accord would open new markets for Pakistani exporters and deepen bilateral economic links.

A post-event statement said the Pakistan-Korea Trade & Investment Conference brought in a total of more than 170 businesspeople from the two nations. The gathering led to six MOUs, signed by Pakistani and Korean companies. Business-to-business sessions saw Sialkot, Gujranwala and other chamber-linked firms team up with Korean partners in salt, cosmetics, and oil and sesame seed commerce.

Organisers said the six pacts are intended as a stepping stone to firmer commercial deals between the companies involved. Attendance was nearly even, with 91 Korean delegates and 82 Pakistani ones, among them members of the Pakistani diaspora living in Korea. Planning is already underway for another Seoul event in March 2027, aimed at extending the progress from this conference.