Islamabad, November 20, 2025: The Embassy of Romania in Islamabad, in collaboration with P@SHA – Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITeS – and ANIS, Romania’s Employers’ Association of the Software and Services Industry, successfully hosted the Romania–Pakistan IT Forum 2025 on Wednesday. The online event brought together the energy, innovation, and ambition of both countries’ fast-growing digital sectors.
Held on November 20, the forum marked a significant step toward building a stronger technological bridge between the two nations. More than 100 IT companies from Romania and Pakistan participated, signalling strong interest in forging new partnerships, expanding market access, and sharing expertise in digital transformation.
The session opened with high-level remarks from key government leaders shaping the digital landscapes of their respective countries. Romania’s Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Radu-Dinel Miruță, and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Hussain Magsi, underscored the strategic importance of deepening bilateral cooperation in the technology and innovation sectors.
Their statements were followed by Dr. Dan Stoenescu, Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan, and Ilyas Nizami, ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Romania, who highlighted the forum’s role in strengthening economic ties and promoting people-to-people connectivity.
Romanian Minister Miruță, drawing on his own background as a software engineer, praised the professionalism and creativity of Pakistani IT professionals. “It is essential that we identify solid pillars on which to build new bridges and strengthen our cooperation,” he said. “As a former software engineer myself, I have worked closely with Pakistani engineers and can attest to their commitment and expertise. These experiences give me full confidence in the potential of our partnership moving forward.”
From Romania, Andrei Miftode, Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, also attended. He oversees key directorates responsible for PNRR management and electronic communications, digitalisation strategies, and policy coordination.
Federal Minister Magsi noted that while Romania remains a growing but relatively new destination for Pakistan’s IT exports, bilateral engagement is accelerating. He stressed the need for regular B2B interactions, targeted business meetups, and stronger participation in each other’s flagship tech events. He invited Romanian firms to attend Pakistan’s major platforms, including ITCN Asia and the DFDI Forum, to advance a long-term digital partnership.
The forum featured detailed briefings on the IT landscapes of both countries by Sajjad Syed, Chairman of P@SHA, and Edward Crețescu, President of ANIS. Their presentations highlighted the complementary strengths of the two markets and showcased opportunities for collaboration across software development, IT-enabled services, innovation ecosystems, and emerging technologies.
Leading tech companies also presented case studies and insights, reflecting the depth and dynamism of both digital economies. Romania was represented by global innovators including UiPath, Bitdefender, and SIMAVI, while Pakistan showcased key players such as Mercurial Minds, Alfoze Technologies, Systems Limited, and Metaviz Ltd.
Pakistani firms already working with Romanian partners shared successful business stories, demonstrating how trust, innovation, and shared objectives are translating into practical results.
By offering a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and networking, the Romania–Pakistan IT Forum 2025 reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to strengthening digital cooperation. With growing interest from private-sector companies and strong governmental backing, the forum laid the foundation for new synergies and long-term partnerships between two vibrant and complementary technology markets.
