{
  "id": 3875769,
  "title": "Indonesia, KATI push for stronger trade links",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/indonesia-kati-push-for-stronger-trade-links",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-28T03:08:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436795/indonesia-kati-push-for-stronger-trade-links"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi witnessed a meeting between Indonesia’s Consul General Mudzakir and the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) on Thursday. The discussion centered on strengthening economic ties beyond mere trade volume. KATI, representing over 5,000 enterprises, engaged with Consul General Mudzakir, along with KATI President Muhammad Ikram Rajput and other senior industrial leaders. Both sides agreed that industries should become more interconnected for Pakistan and Indonesia to benefit. Bilateral trade reached USD 4.26 billion in 2025, but the focus shifted to diversifying and sustaining this cooperation. Concerns over Pakistan’s trade deficit with Indonesia were acknowledged, but both parties emphasized expanding trade opportunities rather than reducing existing trade levels. KATI expressed interest in sharing industrial experiences with Indonesian counterparts, potentially leading to closer interactions between their industrial communities. A presentation on Trade Expo Indonesia 2026, scheduled from October 14–18 in Jakarta, was showcased, inviting KATI members to explore Indonesian suppliers and business partners. The Consulate General and KATI committed to ongoing engagement aimed at converting business interest into meaningful two-way trade and long-term industrial partnerships.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: Indonesia and Pakistan should move beyond simply trading more and focus on connecting their industries more closely, Consul General of Indonesia Mudzakir said during a business meeting with the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) in Karachi on Thursday. The Consul General met KATI President Muhammad Ikram Rajput, Deputy Patron-in-Chief Mohammad Zubair Chhaya, Senior Vice…",
  "key_points": [
    "Indonesia's Consul General Mudzakir met with KATI in Karachi.",
    "KATI aims to diversify and strengthen economic ties with Indonesia.",
    "Trade Expo Indonesia 2026 presentation was showcased for KATI members."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}