Trade, economic cooperation: There’s significant room for growth: Romanian envoy

Romanian Ambassador Dr. Dan Stoenescu said Pakistan and Romania could substantially expand trade and economic ties, with bilateral trade currently at USD 156 million a year. Speaking at a National Press Club event, he said the Romanian Embassy was facilitating business contacts and that a Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry delegation is due to visit Romania in December to examine opportunities in technology, agriculture and logistics.

The ambassador also pointed to renewable energy, IT, agriculture and infrastructure as areas for deeper cooperation, and said official visits were planned for early 2027. He described Romania’s Black Sea port of Constanta and river links to central Europe as a possible route for Pakistani goods, noting the EU is Pakistan’s largest export destination and that exports benefit from GSP Plus. Business Recorder reported that the two countries are also seeking stronger shipping links and broader business exchanges.