Welcoming the Ambassadors, Jam Kamal Khan said Pakistan aimed not only to increase bilateral trade but also to build comprehensive, long-term partnerships in technology, skills, and infrastructure. “All ASEAN countries already enjoy cordial relations with Pakistan, but there is immense potential to go further. “Pakistan welcomes you to export to Pakistan, add value here, and then re-export your products,” he said, calling for stronger multilateral trade links. Pakistan became a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN in 1993 and is seeking to upgrade to Full Dialogue Partner status, despite the current moratorium on new dialogue partners . Meeting marked a renewed push by Pakistan to anchor itself more firmly in the ASEAN economic landscape, with both sides agreeing to chart a roadmap for increasing trade, investment, and institutional cooperation in the months ahead.