Pakistan-France Trade and Investment Forum

The Pakistan-France Trade and Investment Forum was held in Paris on March 31, 2026, bringing together public and private sector representatives from both countries. 

 

The event aimed to strengthen economic exchanges, promote investment opportunities, and foster bilateral cooperation. More than 70 French ans Pakistani companies from sectors including agriculture, information technology, and textiles took part.

Ambassador, Her Excellency Mumtaz Zahra Baloch opened the Forum, highlighting Pakistan's economic potential and its attractiveness as a trade partner for France.

 

In the agriculture sector, François Gary, representing Phylum, presented the results of a study on opportunities in Pakistan's dairy sector for French companies, conducted following a mission organized in May 2025 in collaboration with the Economic Department of the French embassy in Islamabad.

 Several concrete opportunities were identified (milk processing, genetics, animal health, and equipment), with initial contacts established with local professional organizations such as the Pakistan Dairy Association and the Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association of Pakistan, 

 This Forum confirms the strong momentum in economic relations between France and Pakistan.