Islamabad, November 20, 2025 – The Europe Today: The Embassy of Romania in Islamabad, in collaboration with the Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITeS (P@SHA) and the Employers’ Association of the Software and Services Industry Romania (ANIS), successfully organized the Romania–Pakistan IT Forum 2025—an online event aimed at strengthening digital cooperation between the two countries.
Held on 20 November 2025, the forum marked a significant milestone in advancing technological collaboration and fostering new opportunities in the digital sectors of Romania and Pakistan. With the participation of more than 100 IT companies from both sides, the event underscored growing interest in expanding bilateral partnerships, enhancing market access, and sharing best practices in innovation and digital transformation.
The forum commenced with high-level remarks from government leaders steering the digital agendas of the two nations. H.E. Radu-Dinel Miruță, Romania’s Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, and H.E. Khalid Hussain Magsi, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Science & Technology, emphasized the strategic importance of deeper cooperation in the technology sector. Their remarks were followed by H.E. Dr. Dan Stoenescu, Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan, and H.E. Ilyas Nizami, ambassador/designate of Pakistan to Romania, who highlighted the role of such platforms in promoting economic growth and strengthening people-to-people ties.
Minister Miruță noted that Romania and Pakistan share “many areas of common interest and complementary strengths” in the IT sector. Recalling his professional experience as a former software engineer, he praised the “professionalism, creativity, and commitment” of Pakistani engineers with whom he had previously worked, expressing full confidence in the future potential of the partnership.
From the Romanian side, Andrei Miftode, Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, also attended. He oversees the General Directorate for PNRR Management and Coordination and the General Directorate for Electronic Communications, Digitalisation Policies and Strategies.
Addressing the forum, Pakistan’s Minister for Science & Technology H.E. Khalid Hussain Magsi stated that while Romania is still an emerging market for Pakistani IT exports, bilateral cooperation is expanding and holds “significant untapped potential.” He called for regular B2B engagements, targeted business meetups, and stronger participation of Pakistani companies in major technology events hosted in Romania. He further invited Romanian firms to join Pakistan’s flagship IT platforms, including ITCN Asia and the DFDI Forum, to pave the way for a long-term digital partnership.
Participants received in-depth overviews of the IT landscapes of both countries from Sajjad Syed, Chairman of P@SHA, and Edward Crețescu, President of ANIS. Their presentations highlighted the complementary strengths of the two markets and the wide scope for companies to gain from each other’s expertise.
A key highlight of the forum was the participation of leading technology companies shaping the digital future of both countries. Romania was represented by global innovators such as UiPath, Bitdefender, and SIMAVI, while Pakistan featured major players including Mercurial Minds, Alfoze Technologies, Systems Limited, and Metaviz Ltd. Their presentations showcased emerging opportunities for collaboration in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, software development, and IT-enabled services.
The event also featured case studies from Pakistani companies already engaged in successful partnerships with Romanian counterparts. These examples demonstrated how trust, innovation, and mutual interest are translating into impactful business ventures and setting the foundation for future cooperation.
By serving as a platform for exchange, networking, and dialogue, the Romania–Pakistan IT Forum 2025 reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to deepening their bilateral relationship through technology and innovation. With growing enthusiasm from the private sector and strong support from state institutions, the forum helped lay the groundwork for new synergies and long-term collaboration between the two dynamic digital economies.
