Pakistan explores access to US market through Egypt as commerce minister holds talks in Türkiye

Pakistan is looking at Egypt as a possible base for firms seeking access to the United States, following talks between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Egyptian officials in Istanbul. At a Thursday meeting with Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid Saleh, discussions focused on textile, cotton and manufacturing cooperation, including Pakistani businesses setting up production in Egypt and using its preferential US trade arrangements where requirements allow.

Saleh also asked for information on Pakistani firms expected at a forthcoming business forum, with the aim of connecting investors and considering joint ventures. In separate COMCEC meetings, Khan and Saudi and Tunisian representatives discussed cooperation across agriculture, food security, industry, textiles, minerals and auto parts. The Saudi side agreed to deepen collaboration and Khan proposed ventures targeting African markets, while the Tunisia meeting addressed stronger business links and industrial cooperation; the talks also covered education opportunities in Egypt.