Ambassador Baloch, French Finance Official Discuss Boosting Pakistan-France Trade Relations

Pakistan’s Ambassador to France, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, held a high-level meeting on Wednesday with Claire Cheremetinski, Deputy Director General of the French Treasury, to enhance bilateral economic and trade ties between Pakistan and France.

The meeting, held at the French Ministry of Economy and Finance, focused on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, and joint business ventures. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pakistan-France economic relations through constructive engagement.

Key Areas of Discussion

Ambassador Baloch and Cheremetinski explored opportunities to:

• Deepen bilateral trade and investment flows
• Facilitate public-private partnerships
• Promote direct engagement between the business communities of both countries

They also addressed broader regional frameworks, including:

• The Pakistan-European Union (EU) economic relationship
• The Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) arrangement
• The need to reinforce multilateral trade systems and cooperation within the WTO

Economic Reform and Global Cooperation

France expressed interest in Pakistan’s ongoing economic and fiscal reforms, emphasizing the importance of a stable and transparent environment for foreign investors. Both sides recognized the value of global cooperation to promote sustainable growth and resilient supply chains.

The meeting concluded with a shared vision to further institutionalize economic ties and promote dialogue between financial institutions, industry leaders, and policymakers from both nations.