KCCI and FoP USA Ink MoU to Strengthen Bilateral Trade, Investment
Karachi (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - September 30, 2026) The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and Friends of Pakistan (FoP) USA/Pakistan Trade Advisory have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation aimed at accelerating trade, entrepreneurship, and economic collaboration between Pakistan and the United States.
Under the three-year strategic framework, KCCI and FoP USA will work closely to:
- Facilitate bilateral trade and investment by connecting Pakistani enterprises with US-based markets, investors, and potential joint-venture partners.
The agreement was signed at the KCCI premises by President KCCI Muhammad Rehan Hanif and President Friends of Pakistan USA Jamal Khawaja in the presence of Former President KCCI Junaid Esmail Makda and Vice President, Pakistan Trade Advisory, FOP USA Farrukh Sheikh.
Key Features of the MoU:
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B2B Connectivity: Promote greater business-to-business (B2B) connectivity through high-level trade delegations, business forums, exhibitions, and networking sessions.
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Targeted Sectors: Focus on high-potential sectors including Information Technology, Textiles, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Startups, and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
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Information Exchange: Facilitate the exchange of market intelligence, critical information on tariffs, regulatory requirements, compliance procedures, and market-access conditions.
"The three-year agreement provides a structured platform for the private sectors of Pakistan and the United States to move towards meaningful trade, investment, and joint-venture partnerships," said Rehan Hanif, highlighting his confidence in the partnership's contribution to deeper commercial engagement between the two countries.