Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- The palm oil industry serves as a backbone of Pakistan's economy and food security. It serves as a strong anchor for relations between Pakistan and Southeast Asia. The import of palm oil from the two largest exporters of the world, i.e., Indonesia and Malaysia, to Pakistan serves as a strong bond between these two regions. This trade relationship has evolved beyond a transactional exchange, emerging as a strategic economic anchor that opens avenues for cooperation in agriculture, energy, sustainability, and industrial development. Therefore, this economic cooperation opens avenues for further cooperation in different sectors between Pakistan and the countries of Southeast Asia.

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