Romanian Foreign Ministry representative Oana Țoiu visited Islamabad to meet Pakistan’s business leadership and outline opportunities to deepen economic ties between Romania and Pakistan. Discussions with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and the Committee for Business Development for Europe and North America focused on expanding trade, promoting joint ventures, and unlocking investment across multiple sectors.
During her visit to the FPCCI Presidential Secretariat, Țoiu met with FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh and addressed the Committee for Business Development for Europe and North America. She presented Romania’s investment proposition and highlighted concrete business opportunities, while Pakistani business representatives and committee members engaged in constructive, forward-looking talks aimed at strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.
Both sides identified complementary strengths between the two economies. Key sectors highlighted for immediate expansion include automotive, agriculture, information technology, textiles, and healthcare. Delegates emphasized moving beyond simple buyer–seller relationships toward joint ventures and co-investments in manufacturing, technology, energy, and food processing.
Romania positioned itself as a strategic gateway for Pakistani investors seeking access to the European Union, citing competitive costs, a skilled workforce, and a stable, investment-friendly environment. These attributes were presented as advantages for companies aiming to scale operations and enter European markets through partnerships with Romanian firms.
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh praised Romania as one of Pakistan’s most reliable trading partners in Europe and offered recommendations to elevate bilateral trade. Both sides agreed that current trade volumes fall short of potential and that there is significant room for expansion through targeted cooperation and policy support.
The meetings produced a clear intent to pursue deeper collaboration in energy, information technology, agriculture, and other priority areas. Romania signaled readiness to work closely with Pakistan’s business community to translate discussions into concrete projects and a stronger, more balanced economic partnership.
The outreach was coordinated by Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by Oana Țoiu.
