# Pakistan-Africa Economic Council trade initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-africa-economic-council-trade-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-16T00:10:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council (PAEC) was launched in Islamabad to strengthen commercial and investment ties between Pakistan and African nations. The initiative seeks to increase bilateral trade to $15 billion by 2030 by transitioning from traditional diplomacy toward private-sector partnerships in sectors such as agriculture, IT, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.

To facilitate this, the council planned a three-month agenda involving delegations to countries including Rwanda and Ethiopia. The scope of the council has since expanded to include a potential trilateral cooperation framework involving China. This framework aims to integrate China’s industrial and technological capabilities with the resources and market potential of Pakistan and Africa, focusing on building economic ecosystems and human capital.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Pakistan Africa Economic Council promotes trilateral trade framework

The Pakistan Africa Economic Council aims to foster a trilateral economic framework linking Pakistan, China, and Africa through enhanced trade, investment, and industrial cooperation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-africa-economic-council-promotes-trilateral-trade-framework

### 2026-09-12: Pakistan-Africa Economic Council launched to boost trade

Pakistan and African nations have launched the Pakistan-Africa Economic Council, aiming to reach $15 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 through enhanced investment and private-sector partnerships.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-africa-economic-council-launched-to-boost-trade

---
Cite as: Pakistan-Africa Economic Council trade initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-africa-economic-council-trade-initiatives