Pakistan, Denmark for enhancing trade and investment ties

Pakistan and Denmark have urged closer trade and investment links, with more contact between businesses and Danish firms investing in several sectors. Those sectors include renewable energy, IT, infrastructure, logistics, ports, mines and minerals, fisheries and sustainable manufacturing, according to Business Recorder. The Foreign Office made the points public on Thursday.

The fifth Bilateral Political Consultations between the two countries took place in Copenhagen, where delegations reviewed the whole relationship, covering politics, trade, the green transition, energy cooperation, people contacts, consular matters and multilateral cooperation. Pakistan's side was headed by Additional Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Ayesha Ali, while Denmark's State Secretary for Trade and Investments, Ambassador Susanne Hyldelund, led the Danish team. Both sides also explored direct flights, visa and consular issues, and the movement of professionals and businesspeople.

Pakistan welcomed ongoing Danish support through the Green Framework Engagement Agreement and strategic sector work, among them the Faisalabad Wastewater Treatment Plant. Both countries sit on the Security Council for the 2025 to 2026 term, and they reviewed their close coordination there while exchanging views on regional and global issues. The sides agreed to keep the engagement moving and will host the next round of consultations in Pakistan on dates to be fixed by mutual agreement.