Embassy of Romania in Pakistan

A pleasure to meet Dr. @kaiserrafiq today! 🇷🇴🤝🇵🇰 We discussed stronger business ties & partnership with @DiscoverpakTv & @ROinPakistan to promote tourism, culture & business. 📺🌍 Grateful for his continued support in bringing our countries closer!

🇷🇴 🇵🇰 Romania and Pakistan are closer in economic size than many might expect. 🇷🇴 Romania has around 19 million people and an estimated GDP of US$470 billion in 2026. 🇵🇰 Pakistan has around 259 million people and an estimated GDP of US$450 billion in 2026. 📊 Romania produces about $20 billion more annually, a 4.4% larger economy. These are total economic output figures; they do not measure average income or adjust for differences in local prices. 🤝 Two economies of similar size, but very different markets. That makes a stronger trade relationship worth pursuing. 🌾 🏭 💻 There is room for businesses on both sides to explore opportunities in agriculture, textiles, manufacturing and technology. Pakistani companies could find new customers and partners in Romania, while Romanian businesses could explore Pakistan’s large consumer market. 🌍 But trade grows when people get to know each other, understand what each market needs and find partners they can trust. More direct contact between businesses, useful trade visits and practical support for exporters would help. I would like to see more Romanian and Pakistani companies doing business together. The figures give us a reason to pay attention. Building those relationships is the next step. 🤝

🇷🇴🤝🇵🇰 I was pleased to welcome the Honourable Mubarak Zeb Khan, Minister of State on Tribal Affairs, and his delegation to the Embassy of Romania in Islamabad. We exchanged views on strengthening the friendly relations between Romania and Pakistan and explored opportunities for cooperation in: 🎓 Education and skills development 👥 Youth empowerment and employment 📈 Trade, investment and economic cooperation 🌾 Agriculture and rural development 🏛️ Tourism and cultural exchange 🛠️ Vocational training and technical cooperation Particular attention was given to potential development projects in Pakistan’s merged districts, including opportunities to support education, sustainable livelihoods and employment for young people. We also discussed encouraging trade and investment between Romania and all regions of Pakistan, including the Tribal Areas, and exploring Romania’s potential as a gateway to wider European Union markets for Pakistani products and businesses. Thank you, Honourable Minister, for the constructive exchange. I look forward to building on our dialogue to bring our countries and communities closer together. #Romania #Pakistan #RomaniaPakistan #BilateralCooperation #TradeAndInvestment #YouthEmpowerment

Romanian music is BACK in Pakistan! 🇷🇴🇵🇰 Soulfesties, get ready to sing your hearts out! @akcentofficial is bringing their signature sound, heartfelt lyrics, and unforgettable melodies to Soulfest Rewind 2026. Get ready for a night filled with music that moves you, memories that last forever, and moments you'll want to relive again and again! ❤️🎸 📍 Islamabad: F9 Park | 20th, 21st & 22nd November 🎟️ Get your tickets now: ticketwala.pk/event/soul-fes… #Soulfest #Soulfest2026 #SoulfestRewind #Bayaan #FoodiesRUs #ActiveMedia