The Minister of Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, has said that Pakistan aims to emerge as a key transit center, joining the economies of southern Asia and Central Asia, administered by the State Pakistan radio reported on Sunday.
A high -level delegation from Pakistan, directed by the Federal Minister, participated in the Kazan forum organized under the auspices of the Russian Federation in the capital of Tatarstán.
“The port of Gwadar has already begun shipping and loading services, while Pakistan intends to facilitate the access of Central Asia to warm waters.” Pakistan radio He cited the minister saying while heading to the closing session.
Aleem said that the Mazar–Sharif rail project to Kohat costs around $ 633 million. He talked about Pakistan’s strategic plans to connect the cities of Karachi, Quetta and Gwadar with Central Asia and Europe through road networks.
The minister welcomed the celebration of the Kazan forum and reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to play an active role in regional development.
On Friday’s opening, while heading to the session on cultural dialogue, the minister emphasized that Pakistan has a rich historical and social heritage, Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
He welcomed cultural exchanges with Russia and the states of Central Asia, qualifying such an initiatives a positive and promising step to achieve a peaceful world and pave the way for harmony.
Aleem stressed the importance of preserving multifaceted cultural heritage and emphasized that through mutual dialogue and understanding, the world can become more peaceful, diverse and harmonious.
He appreciated the organization of ‘Russia-Islamic World Kazan Forum 2025’ and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to play an active role in the region, particularly in the communications sector, to improve trade and strengthen the national economy.
Apart from the forum, the minister held a meeting with the president of Dubai Ports, Customs Corporation and Free Zone, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem. They discussed issues related to shipping and load logistics between the ports of Pakistan and Dubai.
Aleem highlighted Pakistan’s great interest in ‘north to south’ earth and pointed out that the country is modernizing its communications infrastructure. He mentioned that in the first phase, the use of M-Tag has become mandatory for the collection of tolls on highways and roads.
The president of the ports of Dubai expressed a great interest in expanding bilateral commercial relations and deliberated in several projects, including investment on M6, M9 and N-25 roads of Pakistan.
Both parties discussed the broader agenda of the Kazan forum and expressed their commitment to improve future cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations.
