# Belt and Road Summit trade discussions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/belt-and-road-summit-trade-discussions > Updated: 2026-09-11T08:08:33.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong served as a platform for various nations to discuss economic cooperation and trade connectivity. Initially, a Turkish business delegation organized by the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEIK) planned a visit to the region to strengthen commercial ties and evaluate investment opportunities in sectors such as infrastructure, technology, and energy. This initiative follows a period where Turkey maintained a significant trade surplus with Hong Kong. During the summit, officials from Qatar and Pakistan also engaged in discussions regarding expanded trade routes. Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, emphasized Hong Kong’s role as a global finance and logistics hub. Furthermore, Pakistani and Qatari ministers explored potential trade routes connecting Pakistan and Qatar through the Middle East and Türkiye to facilitate access to European markets. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Qatar and Pakistan discuss expanded trade routes at Belt and Road Summit During the 11th Belt and Road Summit, Qatar and Pakistan discussed expanding trade routes through the Middle East and Türkiye, while Qatar sought deeper economic ties with Hong Kong. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qatar-and-pakistan-discuss-expanded-trade-routes-at-belt-and-road-summit ### 2026-09-05: Turkish business delegation to visit Hong Kong for Belt and Road Summit A Turkish business delegation will visit Hong Kong from September 7-11 for the Belt and Road Summit to boost trade and investment in sectors like technology, energy, and infrastructure. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-business-delegation-to-visit-hong-kong-for-belt-and-road-summit --- Cite as: Belt and Road Summit trade discussions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/belt-and-road-summit-trade-discussions