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KARACHI, Nov 05 (APP):Romania’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Dan Stoenescu, met Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori on Wednesday to explore new avenues for strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on trade, education, technology, and cultural collaboration.
Dr Stoenescu noted that Romania and Pakistan share more than six decades of diplomatic relations and recalled Romania’s role in Pakistan’s industrial development, including support in establishing Karachi’s oil refinery and several cement plants, according to a news release on Wednesday.
He said Sindh’s strategic location and Karachi Port offer an important gateway for expanding trade between South Asia and Europe via Romania’s Port of Constanta and the Black Sea.
Both sides discussed plans to increase bilateral trade from the current estimated USD 250 million to USD 1 billion. The ambassador encouraged businesses in Sindh to tap into Romania’s duty-free access to the European Union under the GSP+ scheme, especially in textiles, agriculture, machinery, and renewable energy.
The meeting also touched on opportunities in green energy, IT, and digital infrastructure. Dr Stoenescu proposed connecting Romanian tech firms and innovation hubs with National Incubation Centres in Sindh and shared that discussions were underway to explore establishing a Romanian university campus in Karachi focused on engineering, IT, and business studies. Both sides emphasized expanding scholarships, academic exchanges, and vocational training for students from Sindh.
To commemorate the meeting, the ambassador planted a tree at the Governor’s House. Adviser to the Governor Tariq Mustafa also presented the “Bell of Hope,” a symbolic initiative launched to promote public welfare and accessibility.
Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori welcomed Romania’s proposals and expressed the provincial government’s willingness to facilitate Romanian investment and academic partnerships. He also supported the idea of holding a Sindh investment roadshow in Bucharest and strengthening collaboration through the Pakistan–Romania Business Council.
The meeting ended with a joint commitment to deepen a “modern and forward-looking partnership” built on innovation, economic development, and cultural exchange.