Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan held a significant meeting with the Ambassador of Algeria to Pakistan, Dr. Brahim Romani, to deepen economic ties and expand Pakistan's strategic trade footprint across Africa and Europe through enhanced cooperation with Algeria.

The dialogue focused on key areas such as energy collaboration, investment promotion, and participation in Africa-centric trade exhibitions, said a press release issued here on Thursday.

The Algerian Ambassador apprised the minister that Algeria has emerged as the third-largest economy in Africa and a major exporter of gas to Europe, with undersea pipelines delivering energy to Italy, Spain, and Tunisia.

Highlighting a $40 billion investment pla...