Trade, technology: Pakistan, Finland agree to boost cooperation

Pakistan and Finland will pursue closer economic and technical ties, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said after meeting Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Antalya on Thursday. Business Recorder reported that the discussion took place alongside COP31, with both leaders reviewing bilateral relations and identifying areas for further collaboration.

Sharif pointed to opportunities to expand trade and noted Finnish firms Nokia, Wärtsilä, Metso and Vaisala already operate in Pakistan. He called for stronger commercial links and investment across telecoms, advanced production, clean technology and mining. The leaders also discussed Finnish expertise that could assist Pakistan with flood prediction, water management, climate-resilient farming, glacier observation and warning systems, alongside broader environmental cooperation.

The meeting additionally covered diplomatic efforts concerning Ukraine and West Asia, and President Stubb praised Pakistan’s facilitation of talks between Iran and the United States. The leaders supported continued contact and practical cooperation, while Sharif renewed his invitation for Stubb to visit Pakistan.