Commerce Minister Arrives in Istanbul for 42nd COMCEC Session

Jam Kamal Khan is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt to discuss trade expansion and economic cooperation.

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has arrived in Istanbul to represent Pakistan at the 42nd Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Pakistan’s Consul General in Istanbul, Khawaja Khurram Naeem, received the minister at Istanbul Airport upon his arrival.

During his visit, Jam Kamal Khan will participate in COMCEC ministerial sessions and hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening trade relations, improving market access and exploring new opportunities for economic cooperation between Pakistan and the three countries.

COMCEC Session to Focus on Intra-OIC Trade

The 42nd COMCEC Session will address ways to strengthen economic cooperation among OIC member states. Key areas on the agenda include expanding trade between member countries, increasing private-sector participation and developing effective trade financing mechanisms to support exports.

The forum provides a platform for OIC member states to discuss shared economic priorities and explore opportunities to improve trade and investment links.

Pakistan’s participation reflects its efforts to expand international economic partnerships, strengthen regional trade connectivity and develop mutually beneficial commercial relations with OIC member countries.

The planned bilateral meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss practical measures for improving market access and expanding trade cooperation with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.