ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with the Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo, on the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to review and advance bilateral trade, investment, and sector-specific cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesia. During the meeting, the Federal Minister briefed the Ambassador on Pakistan’s evolving trade strategy, with a particular focus on rice exports, a key priority assigned by the Prime Minister.He noted that Pakistan remains among the world’s leading rice exporters, offering internationally recognized quality, while acknowledging that global price competition—especially following recent market interventions by major producers—has created challenges for exporters. He informed that the government is actively working on financial and commercial mechanisms to enhance price competitiveness without compromising quality. DNA
