Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Wednesday highlighted the country\u2019s trade potential and innovative use of natural resources particularly pink salt during a press conference at Expo 2025 Osaka.
\nThe minister underscored Pakistan\u2019s commitment to global trade innovation, sustainability, and cultural diplomacy, said a news release.
\nJam Kamal emphasized the significance of the Pakistan Pavilion, themed \u201cUniverse in a Grain of Salt,\u201d as a symbol of the country\u2019s rich natural resources and cultural depth and invited the global community to experience and visit the pavilion.
\nCommerce Minister highlights Pakistan\u2019s trade potential, pink salt innovation at expo 2025 Osaka
\nThe minister lauded the Japan Association\u2019s pivotal support in facilitating the construction and success of the Pakistan Pavilion.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Association\u2019s cooperation has helped us translate our vision into a living space of reflection and cultural connection. The response from visitors has been overwhelming,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
The minister stressed there is vast potential for value addition in products exported by Pakistan. He further elaborated on Pakistan\u2019s broader trade strengths, particularly textiles, and new growing sectors such as leather, surgical equipment, and sports goods.
\nHe also underscored Pakistan\u2019s agricultural potential, especially in rice exports, and highlighted the nation\u2019s skilled youth and ICT workforce as a growing asset for international markets.
\nThe minister appreciated the Pakistan Pavilion\u2019s unique design\u2014featuring salt flooring, a healing garden, sculptures, and interactive exhibits\u2014mirrors Expo\u2019s core theme \u201cDesigning Future Society for Our Lives\u201d and sub-theme \u201cSaving Lives\u201d by showcasing the healing and sustainable potential of natural elements like pink rock salt.
\n\u201cPink salt is more than a product\u2014it\u2019s an experience and a representation of our natural wealth,\u201d said the minister. \u201cWe are working to enhance its global presence through innovation and sustainable applications.\u201d
\nCommerce Minister highlights Pakistan\u2019s trade potential, pink salt innovation at expo 2025 Osaka
\nThe minister invited members of the Japan Association and global visitors to participate in Pakistan\u2019s upcoming National Day celebrations on August 14, 2025, and upcoming events such as food tastings and trade showcases.
\nThis Expo is not just a display of nations\u2014it\u2019s a dialogue of ideas, cultures, and futures, he remarked.
\nThe event was attended by over 43 national and international media houses.
\nThe event followed a day of high-level meetings and pavilion visits, including engagements with the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition and tours of leading national pavilions.
\nEarlier in the day, the minister began his engagements with a formal meeting with representatives of the Japan Association. Which was followed by the Visit of the Pakistan Pavilion and various other pavilions including the Japan Pavilion,Tajikistan, Palestine, UK, China, UAE, Qatar, France, the United States, Azerbaijan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
Each visit offered opportunities for cultural exchange and discussions around trade and sustainability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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