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ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):More than 100 technology firms from Romania and Pakistan came together at the Romania–Pakistan IT Forum 2025, marking a major push to expand digital cooperation between the two countries.
The online meeting opened the door to new business links, wider market access, and a stronger flow of ideas in software development, digital services and innovation.
The Embassy of Romania in Islamabad, in collaboration with P@SHA and Romania’s ANIS, hosted the Romania–Pakistan IT Forum 2025 on 20 November. The virtual event brought together companies, industry leaders and government officials who outlined how both countries can work together to strengthen their digital sectors.
The forum began with remarks from senior officials leading the technology and digital economy agendas in their respective governments. Romania’s Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Radu-Dinel Miru?a, underscored the value of building stable areas of cooperation.
He said both sides already share common interests and have strengths that complement each other. Reflecting on his own experience as a former software engineer, he noted that working with Pakistani IT professionals gave him confidence in the potential of future collaboration.
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Hussain Magsi, said Romania is an emerging but promising destination for Pakistan’s IT exports.
He stressed the need to increase business-to-business contact, hold targeted networking events, and ensure Pakistan’s participation in Romania’s major technology exhibitions. He also encouraged Romanian firms to attend Pakistan’s ITCN Asia and the DFDI Forum, describing them as leading platforms for exploring long-term partnerships.
Along with government ministers, the forum also heard from Romania’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Dan Stoenescu, and Pakistan’s ambassador-designate to Romania, Ilyas Nizami. Both diplomats highlighted how exchanges in the technology sector can support economic ties and bring professionals from both countries closer.
From Romania, Andrei Miftode, Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, also took part. He is responsible for overseeing the departments handling digital policies, electronic communications strategies and coordination of PNRR-related activities. His participation added a technical overview of Romania’s digital programmes.
Participants received in-depth briefings on the IT landscape in each country.
P@SHA Chairman Sajjad Syed and ANIS President Edward Cre?escu outlined the strengths of their respective markets. Their presentations showed how both industries can complement each other in fields such as software engineering, enterprise solutions, cybersecurity and IT-enabled services. They also noted the rising demand for cross-border partnerships as companies look for new markets and skilled talent.
Some of the most notable contributions came from well-established technology firms. From Romania, companies such as UiPath, Bitdefender and SIMAVI shared their experiences and expansion plans. From Pakistan, leading players including Mercurial Minds, Alfoze Technologies, Systems Limited and Metaviz Ltd discussed how they are exploring opportunities to work with Romanian partners. Their presentations reflected the growing role of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech and digital services in shaping the next phase of cooperation.
The event also highlighted real examples of successful Pakistan-Romania business ties through case studies presented by Pakistani companies already engaged with Romanian firms. These examples showed how regular communication, shared goals and trust have resulted in productive partnerships. Speakers noted that such case studies can guide the next wave of collaboration across both markets.
Throughout the forum, participants emphasised the importance of sustained dialogue and regular networking opportunities. They agreed that a structured platform for business meetings, follow-up sessions, and participation in each country’s flagship IT events can help turn early connections into long-term commercial relationships.
By bringing together government officials, industry associations and private companies, the Romania–Pakistan IT Forum 2025 highlighted the shared commitment of both countries to expand cooperation in technology and digital innovation. With more than 100 companies showing interest, the event set the stage for new joint ventures, knowledge exchange and future collaboration across a range of IT disciplines.