Sydney— Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia, H.E. Irfan Shaukat, has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening trade and commercial partnerships with Australia while addressing a business networking event organised by the Australia–Pakistan Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry (APCC) in Sydney on December 13.
The event was aimed at deepening commercial linkages between Pakistani and Australian business communities and promoting bilateral cooperation in trade and investment. It attracted a large gathering of business leaders, representatives of industry bodies, Australian parliamentarians and diplomats, underscoring strong interest in expanding Pakistan–Australia economic engagement.
In his remarks, the High Commissioner highlighted Pakistan’s significant trade and investment potential, underpinned by a large and youthful consumer market and improving connectivity with regional and global markets. He outlined key government initiatives focused on export-led growth, investment facilitation and policy reforms designed to enhance the ease of doing business. He encouraged Australian businesses and investors to explore opportunities across priority sectors in Pakistan and to build concrete, long-term partnerships.
H.E. Irfan Shaukat also commended the role of the APCC in promoting Pakistan–Australia business relations and reaffirmed the High Commission’s full support for the Chamber’s initiatives to further strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
Pakistan and Australia share a longstanding and diverse trade relationship, with bilateral commerce spanning sectors such as agriculture, textiles, education, resources, food products and services. Australia has traditionally been a key supplier of agricultural commodities to Pakistan, while Pakistan exports a range of value-added goods, including textiles and apparel, to the Australian market. Both countries have, in recent years, expressed interest in diversifying trade, encouraging two-way investment and leveraging complementarities in areas such as agribusiness, information technology, renewable energy and skills development.
The Sydney event reflected a broader push by both sides to translate this potential into practical outcomes through stronger private-sector engagement, improved market access and sustained institutional cooperation.
Interesting take in this piece on Pak-Australia trade and the push for deeper private-sector ties. As someone in the industry, I see how strong market access and policy reforms can unlock growth for beauty brands eyeing international expansion. Suplery can help streamline cross-border product management with a professional beauty business platform, including inventory, orders, and a built-in shop, plus real-time stocktakes. In Suplery we emphasize reliable data and seamless brand communication, which cosmetics teams will appreciate for faster go-to-market. If you’re in cosmetology, barbershops, or skincare clinics, consider testing Suplery’s starter kits and catalog presets to fast-track onboarding. Reach out… Read more »