EU and Pakistan to boost economic ties at upcoming Business Forum
歐盟與巴基斯坦將於即將召開的商業論壇上加強經濟聯繫
On April 28–29, 2026, Islamabad will host the first-ever High-Level EU–Pakistan Business Forum.
2026年4月28日至29日，伊斯蘭堡將主辦首屆歐盟與巴基斯坦高級商業論壇。
This landmark event signals a shift from traditional trade toward deeper industrial collaboration.
這一里程碑事件標誌著從傳統貿易向更深層次的產業合作轉變。
While the EU remains Pakistan's largest export destination—with bilateral trade hitting €11.87 billion in 2023—the forum aims to move beyond reliance on the GSP+ framework.
儘管歐盟仍然是巴基斯坦最大的出口目的地，雙邊貿易額在2023年達到118.7億歐元，但該論壇旨在超越對GSP+框架的依賴。
By launching the new EU–Pakistan Business Network, officials hope to attract European investment in sectors like renewable energy, digital innovation, and agri-business.
通過啟動新的歐盟與巴基斯坦商業網絡，官員們希望吸引對可再生能源、數位創新和農業商業等領域的歐洲投資。
A key theme is aligning with the EU’s €400 billion Global Gateway strategy to fund sustainable infrastructure.
一個關鍵主題是與歐盟的4000億歐元「全球門戶」(Global Gateway)戰略對接，以資助可持續的基礎建設。
If effective, this forum could transform the bilateral relationship from simple trade into a robust, project-based economic partnership.
如果有效，該論壇可以將雙邊關係從單純的貿易轉變為穩健的、基於項目的經濟夥伴關係。
