Islamabad/Paris, November 11, 2026: The Pakistan American Chicago Chamber of Commerce and the Pakistan Business Forum Europe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris to strengthen trade relations and explore new business opportunities between North America and Europe.
The agreement aims to promote cooperation between the two overseas Pakistani business organisations, facilitate business networking and create new commercial avenues for Pakistani entrepreneurs across the two regions.
The MoU was signed by Naveed Anwar, President, and Aamer Hanif, Vice President, on behalf of the Pakistan American Chicago Chamber of Commerce. Representing the Pakistan Business Forum Europe were Chairman Sardar Zahoor Iqbal, Founder Haji Aslam Chaudhry, and Vice President Hamza Taj Sukhera.
Chaudhry Ehsan-ul-Haq Bajwa, Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Overseas Pakistanis, attended the signing ceremony as chief guest.
Addressing the gathering at the Paris headquarters of the Pakistan Business Forum Europe, Bajwa congratulated both organisations and described overseas Pakistanis as a vital national asset and permanent ambassadors of the country.
He emphasised that structured cooperation among Pakistani entrepreneurs abroad was essential to expanding economic opportunities. He expressed confidence that the agreement would strengthen networking among Pakistani-origin business communities in Europe and the United States.
Naveed Anwar thanked the leadership of the Pakistan Business Forum Europe and said overseas Pakistanis continued to demonstrate their capabilities in trade and commerce around the world.
He said the MoU would help Pakistani traders explore new markets and benefit from shared expertise, contributing to the economic interests of both the diaspora and Pakistan. He also invited a delegation of the European forum to visit Chicago.
Sardar Zahoor Iqbal welcomed the agreement, describing the partnership as an important milestone for economic growth and business expansion. He also thanked the Chicago delegation for taking the initiative.
The ceremony was attended by office-bearers of the Pakistan Business Forum France, prominent business figures and members of the Pakistani community in France.
