ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has offered to supply raw materials and intermediate goods to Cambodia as part of efforts to deepen trade ties and position itself as an alternative supplier in Southeast Asian manufacturing supply chains, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan met his Cambodian counterpart Cham Nimul in Islamabad to discuss expanding bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation.

Pakistan has been seeking to diversify export markets beyond traditional Middle Eastern and Western destinations, while strengthening engagement within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

“The Commerce Minister highlighted Pakistan’s ability to supply a wide range of raw materials and intermediate goods that Cambodia currently imports from other sources,” said the statement circulated by the commerce ministry after the meeting.

He underlined Pakistan’s potential as “a reliable alternative supplier, particularly of high-quality fabrics already used by leading global brands, which could help diversify supply chains and enhance resilience.”

Discussions mainly focused on the textile and garment sector, where Cambodia is a major exporter and relies on imported yarn and fabric inputs. Pakistani officials pointed to opportunities for closer integration across the textile value chain, including value-added products.

Pharmaceutical cooperation was also highlighted, with Pakistan expressing interest in expanding exports of medicines to Cambodia and streamlining regulatory processes to facilitate market access.

Both sides discussed collaboration through Special Economic Zones and Export Processing Zones, as well as industry-to-industry engagement and participation in trade fairs.

Khan emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to translating diplomatic engagement into “concrete commercial and industrial outcomes,” the statement added.