{"id":468897,"date":"2025-03-24T17:34:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=468897"},"modified":"2025-03-24T17:34:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:34:39","slug":"pakistan-netherlands-discuss-trade-investment-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pakistan-netherlands-discuss-trade-investment-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan, Netherlands discuss trade, investment expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and the Dutch Ambassador to Pakistan Henny Fokel de Vries on Monday discussed enhancing trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two nations, focusing on agriculture, technology, fisheries, and textiles.<br \/>\nThe minister stressed the need to diversify trade beyond GSP+ by exploring investment in agriculture and industrial innovation, said in a release on Monday.<br \/>\nThe Ambassador highlighted Dutch expertise in agricultural technology and water management, offering potential collaboration.<br \/>\nThe EU-Pakistan Business Forum was discussed as a key platform to boost trade.<br \/>\nPakistan\u2019s exports to the Netherlands rose to US$1.48 billion in 2023-24, with textiles, rice, and alcohol as top products.<br \/>\nAgriculture and Fisheries were central to the talks, with Pakistan seeking Dutch support in precision farming, AI-based solutions, and Karachi\u2019s fish harbor to meet EU export standards in fisheries.<br \/>\nAn EU fisheries audit is scheduled next month, and Pakistan urged Dutch assistance in ensuring compliance.<br \/>\nThe minister also called for investment in Pakistan\u2019s textile sector, emphasizing the modernization of outdated machinery.<br \/>\nThe Ambassador suggested exploring Dutch FMO funding for industry upgrades.<br \/>\nPakistan requested a review of the Netherlands\u2019 decision to discontinue technical programs like PUM and CBI, stressing their role in strengthening trade potential.<br \/>\nThe meeting concluded with an invitation to the Dutch foreign trade Minister to visit Pakistan with investors in IT, agriculture, and renewable energy.<br \/>\nAmbassador de Vries reaffirmed the Netherlands\u2019 commitment to fostering strong economic ties with Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and the Dutch Ambassador to Pakistan Henny Fokel de Vries on Monday discussed enhancing trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two nations, focusing on agriculture, technology, fisheries, and textiles. 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