Islamabad, October 13, 2026 – The Europe Today: Syed Usman Tahir, Founder of the Pakistan Creative Economy Cultural & Trade Council, held a meeting with Mr. Rudolph Pierre Jordan, Acting High Commissioner (Counsellor: Political) of the South African High Commission in Pakistan, to discuss opportunities for strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and South Africa.
The meeting focused on promoting cooperation in the fields of culture, the creative economy, trade and economic development, with emphasis on creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration between the two countries.
The discussions highlighted the potential for cultural exchange initiatives, the promotion of Pakistani and South African heritage, and the development of partnerships across creative industries, including fashion, textiles, arts, crafts and design. Both sides also explored ways to facilitate business networking, trade engagement, exhibitions and institutional cooperation.
The meeting underscored the importance of cultural diplomacy and the creative industries as platforms for fostering mutual understanding, strengthening people-to-people ties and identifying new opportunities for bilateral engagement.
The Pakistan Creative Economy Cultural & Trade Council aims to facilitate partnerships between Pakistani and international stakeholders, promote the country’s creative potential, and support initiatives that link culture with trade and economic opportunity.
The Council looks forward to further engagement with the South African High Commission and other relevant stakeholders to advance shared interests and encourage sustainable cooperation between Pakistan and South Africa.
About the Pakistan Creative Economy Cultural & Trade Council
The Pakistan Creative Economy Cultural & Trade Council works to promote Pakistan’s cultural heritage, creative industries, economic cooperation and international trade linkages by facilitating partnerships, cultural exchange and opportunities for the development of the creative sector.
