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Pakistan and Indonesia explore deeper economic and investment partnership in high‑level talks

By The South Asia Times

ISLAMABAD - Senior officials from Pakistan and Indonesia convened in Islamabad on Tuesday for substantive discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and charting new avenues for investment.

The meeting was led by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Indonesian Minister Rosan Roeslani, who also serves as CEO of Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danatara.

The talks focused on enhancing economic and investment linkages, reviewing potential areas of cooperation, and identifying mutually beneficial projects. Priority sectors such as health, infrastructure, and downstream industrial investment were highlighted as key areas where both countries can share expertise and drive joint initiatives.

Presentations from Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), and the Board of Investment (BOI) outlined Pakistan’s evolving investment climate, strategic priority sectors, and facilitation mechanisms designed to attract foreign capital. Indonesian counterparts also shared insights into sovereign wealth fund structures and downstream investment frameworks, offering valuable experience that Pakistan hopes to leverage.

Senator Dar reiterated the long‑standing friendship between Pakistan and Indonesia, stressing that mutual investment will serve as a key catalyst for advancing cooperation. “Our nations share a foundation of mutual respect and cooperation,” he said. “Deepening economic engagement and investment partnerships will further solidify this relationship.”

The delegation‑level meeting was also attended by Pakistan’s Minister for Health, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Bajwa, the Chairman of the Board of Investment, the National Coordinator of SIFC, the Secretary Finance, the Acting Foreign Secretary, and other senior officials, reflecting the high priority both governments place on economic collaboration.

The discussions add momentum to broader efforts by both Islamabad and Jakarta to enhance trade, attract investment, and collaborate on strategic sectors that support sustainable development and shared prosperity in the Asia‑Pacific region.