{"id":65392,"date":"2026-07-01T09:26:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T09:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=65392"},"modified":"2026-07-01T10:19:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T10:19:08","slug":"africa-day-celebrated-islamabad-chamber-of-commerce-in-collaboration-with-mofa-pk-and-embassy-of-algeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/africa-day-celebrated-islamabad-chamber-of-commerce-in-collaboration-with-mofa-pk-and-embassy-of-algeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa Day Celebrated @ Islamabad Chamber of Commerce in Collaboration with MOFA Pk and Embassy of Algeria"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Islamabad: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) hosted a grand Africa Day Celebration 2026 in collaboration with Additional Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan and Acting Dean of African missions , Ambassador Algeria H.E Brahim Romani.<\/p>\n

The event brought together ambassadors, high commissioners, senior government officials, diplomats, business leaders and representatives from African missions to reaffirm the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and African nations and explore new avenues of economic cooperation.<\/p>\n

Addressing the gathering as Chief Guest, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi said that Pakistan’s relationship with Africa has never been transactional but has been built upon mutual respect, shared struggles against colonialism and a common commitment to justice, sovereignty and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

He noted that Pakistan has consistently supported African liberation movements and remains a steadfast partner in trade, education, peacekeeping and global diplomacy. He stressed that the time has come to transform enduring political solidarity into deeper economic partnerships encompassing trade, investment, scientific collaboration, higher education and people-to-people exchanges.<\/p>\n

He invited African investors to explore the immense opportunities available in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in hydropower, minerals, agriculture, industry and human capital development.<\/p>\n

Additional Secretary (Africa), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hamid Asghar, highlighted Africa’s vast economic potential, describing the continent as a land of limitless opportunities. He said Africa’s rapidly expanding youth population, growing consumer markets, abundant agricultural resources and fertile lands offer significant prospects for Pakistani investors.<\/p>\n

He informed participants that several African countries are prepared to offer thousands of acres of cultivable land for corporate farming initiatives and encouraged Pakistani businesses to undertake well-planned trade missions targeting specific African regions.<\/p>\n

AFRICA PAKISTAN CONNECTIVITY ! Roundtable on Prospects ! PM Shehbaz Directs Enhanced Engagement with Continent of Today : Single Country Exhibition in Ethiopia Next Month : Hamid Asghar Khan<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n