Pakistan, Portugal discuss investment opportunities in textiles, agri & SEZs

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and Portuguese Ambassador Paulo Domingues engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening economic, trade, and investment ties between Pakistan and Portugal. During their meeting, the council explored potential areas of mutual interest and identified promising opportunities for greater collaboration, according to a statement released on Saturday.

The talks covered various sectors, including textiles, agriculture, information and communication technology, pharmaceuticals, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs), emphasizing the potential for enhanced commercial engagement and investment partnerships.

SIFC provided Ambassador Domingues with an overview of Pakistan's investment potential in priority sectors and its investor-centric facilitation framework designed to offer coordinated support to both domestic and international investors. The council also acknowledged the launch of FC Porto’s Dragon Force Academy in Sialkot, a joint venture between the Portuguese football club and Forward Sports.

This initiative brings the prestigious Portuguese club's youth development program to Pakistan, offering yet another avenue to bolster institutional and commercial ties between the two nations.

SIFC stressed the importance of maintaining continuous engagement with international partners to identify commercially viable projects and forge stronger linkages between Pakistani and Portuguese investors and businesses, as outlined in the council's statement.