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Pakistan and Rwanda have agreed to establish direct trade and shipping links, prioritizing supply chain connectivity and reduced transit costs.
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Pakistan and Rwanda have moved toward building direct trade and shipping connections, aiming to cut transit costs and improve supply chain efficiency. The agreement was reached during the Rwanda Coffee Festival in Islamabad, inaugurated by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan.
In talks with Rwanda’s Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence SEBAHIZI, both countries agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, and investment. “Rwanda’s premium coffee, competitive pricing, and geographic positioning give it a natural advantage,” Kamal Khan said, adding that Pakistan’s 250 million-strong market could serve as a gateway for Rwandan exports to Central Asia and western China.
Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Commerce Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan noted that while Rwanda’s exports to Pakistan have traditionally focused on tea, coffee consumption is rising rapidly among younger consumers. He also highlighted Pakistan’s interest in importing Rwandan avocados, pulses, lentils, and beans.
Sebahizi described Pakistan as a “major potential market” and said Rwanda is diversifying exports beyond tea to include specialty coffee, spices, and other value-added products. He added that the coffee festival was part of efforts to introduce Rwandan coffee to Pakistani consumers.
