Pakistan offers Qatar long-term food security partnership

Pakistan has proposed a long-term food security partnership with Qatar, presenting its farm output and supply networks as potential sources for Doha’s food needs. Business Recorder reported that Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan raised the proposal with Hassad Food chief executive Ali Hilal Al-Kuwari during the World Investment Forum 2026.

The discussion covered agricultural trade, agribusiness and dependable sourcing, with both sides considering longer-term cooperation between businesses and institutions. Khan also invited Hassad Food to FoodAg 2026 in Karachi, scheduled for November 23 to 26, where Qatari firms could meet Pakistani producers and exporters.

Separate meetings at the forum addressed wider commercial cooperation with Qatar and Türkiye, including investment, trade, logistics, technology, energy and minerals. The talks also covered regional transport links and opportunities to deepen business ties.