Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with African Union (AU) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on Friday on the sidelines of the “Made in Pakistan” exhibition in Addis Ababa, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening trade and development cooperation with Africa under its Look Africa Policy.
According to a statement, the two sides explored opportunities for trilateral cooperation between Pakistan, African Union member states, and third-party partners. The discussions focused on key areas including food security, agriculture, agri-tech, information technology, and human resource development.
Both parties agreed to develop a roadmap to guide future collaboration, identifying specific steps and priority areas to enhance bilateral and multilateral engagement.
Chairperson Youssouf commended Pakistan’s initiatives under the Look Africa Policy and acknowledged its active participation at international forums, including the United Nations. He expressed interest in signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Pakistan in sectors such as agri-tech, human resource development, and peacekeeping support within the framework of African Union missions.
The meeting concluded with a joint commitment to strengthen dialogue and partnerships for sustainable and inclusive growth across Africa and Pakistan.
