Jam Kamal visits Hong Kong GCC

Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan held talks with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and its chairman during an official visit, according to Business Recorder. The discussions centred on building closer business-to-business ties, boosting trade and investment, and widening economic cooperation between the two sides. He also met prominent members of the Pakistani diaspora in the city.

Both sides explored how Pakistan could draw on Hong Kong's expertise in finance, aviation and digital technology. They also discussed the Belt and Road Initiative as a vehicle for cooperation, connectivity and transit routes. Jam Kamal stressed regular contact between business leaders and the exchange of trade delegations, and talks covered possible institutional collaboration with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

At a dinner held at the Pakistan Club, he lauded the community's value to Pakistan and to Hong Kong alike. He described the city as offering considerable openings for Pakistani entrepreneurs and professionals, given its standing as a global base for finance, trade and connectivity. He also voiced belief that closer institutional and commercial ties could open new avenues for trade and investment between the two sides.