Speaking at the opening of the 8th Pakistan Edible Oil Conference (PEOC) in Karachi on Saturday (January 10), Roro highlighted prospects for joint ventures in refining and processing, as well as collaboration in logistics, storage, port infrastructure, and other vegetable oils.

“These sectors offer strong potential for value creation, technology transfer, and job creation in both countries,” she said, as quoted by on Monday (January 12, 2026).

Indonesia, she added, is committed to strengthening sustainable palm oil production through environmental protection, law enforcement, traceability, modernization, and support for smallholders via the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification system.

Pakistan remains Indonesia’s third-largest palm oil export destination after China and India, with export value reaching USD 2.77 billion in 2025. Palm oil is also Pakistan’s most consumed vegetable oil, with domestic demand nearing 3–4 million metric tons annually.

The forum also highlighted the importance of the Indonesia–Pakistan Preferential Trade Agreement (IP-PTA), in effect since 2013, which both countries plan to upgrade into a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by 2027.

Pakistan’s Trade Minister Jam Kamal Khan welcomed Indonesia’s role as a strategic partner, while PEOC CEO Rasheed Jan Mohammad emphasized the importance of supply stability and long-term cooperation.