Spain’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Carlos Aragon, has called for direct flights between Pakistan and Spain to give bilateral trade a significant boost. Speaking to the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he said visa processing for businesspeople would be streamlined and prioritised. Aragon also identified women’s empowerment, climate change mitigation and the circular economy as key Spanish government priorities, highlighting opportunities for cooperation with Pakistan.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have discussed accelerating the signing and implementation of a proposed Pakistan–GCC Free Trade Agreement. During a meeting in Islamabad, Saudi Ambassador Dr Rajeh Albugamy and Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan explored how the agreement could expand market access and create new export opportunities. The proposed pact aims to strengthen Pakistan’s trade ties with Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council.

Pakistan has invited Qatari investors to explore opportunities in its Special Economic Zones, particularly Karachi’s industrial areas. During the World Investment Forum 2026 in Doha, Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan met the Chairman of Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry to discuss bilateral trade, foreign investment, food security and private-sector cooperation. The discussions focused on export-oriented manufacturing, regional connectivity and improving supply-chain networks. Qatar Chamber’s chairman expressed interest in proposed regional transit routes. The meetings highlighted efforts to strengthen Pakistan-Qatar economic relations, attract investment and expand access to international markets.