Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Pakistan and Belarus have agreed to strengthen economic and trade cooperation while exploring fresh investment opportunities across several important sectors during talks in Islamabad.

The agreement came during the ninth session of the Pakistan-Belarus Joint Ministerial Commission, where both sides discussed ways to increase trade and deepen broader economic relations.

Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan said the two countries share mutual trust and common interests, creating significant opportunities to expand trade, investment and economic cooperation.

Both sides agreed to increase collaboration in agriculture, industry, energy, technology, defence, health and pharmaceuticals. A proposed feasibility study on a joint...