27/08/2026
3rd/2026 meeting of the FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Business Development with Europe and North America at FPCCI President Secretariat, Islamabad held on 25th August 2026, which was graced by Mr. Tariq Jadoon, VP FPCCI. The meeting was convened by Mr.Rashid Humayun Convener of the Committee.Mr. Alexander Akerboom*, First Secretary & Head of Economic Affairs of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Pakistan, attended as the chief guest, while Ms. Maria Rehan Satti, Economic Affairs and Climate Change Officer of the Embassy of the Netherlands, also accompanied him. During the meeting, attendees explored practical pathways to strengthen bilateral economic ties between Pakistan and the Netherlands. Key focus areas during the session included, Leveraging warehousing facilities and optimal trading routes through the Rotterdam region to boost Pakistani exports into European markets, Formulating targeted business to business linkages and launching pilot projects in three to four high potential trade sectors. The committee reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to broadening market access for Pakistani businesses, creating direct commercial partnerships, and fostering stronger trade relations across European and North American markets.