Pakistan, Kenya vow to double trade in five years

Pakistan and Kenya have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral economic ties, agreeing to double the volume of bilateral trade over the next five years during the second session of the Pakistan-Kenya Joint Trade Committee (JTC) held in Islamabad, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

The session was co?chaired by Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul and Kenyan Principal Secretary Regina A Ombam. It recorded progress across a broad range of priority sectors, including market access, export promotion, customs, investment, animal quarantine, plant protection, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical standards, pharmaceuticals, banking, trade dispute resolution, information technology, tourism and industry.