Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has emphasised Pakistan’s central role in fostering regional connectivity by linking South Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia through trade and transport corridors.
Speaking at the Silk Way Transport Forum in Almaty, Kazakhstan, he described Pakistan as a bridge for landlocked states, transforming them into land-linked economies. He pointed to the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul road link as a crucial artery for trade and regional integration.
The minister also highlighted the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a flagship initiative under the Belt and Road vision, aligning with Pakistan’s 2030 goal of self-reliance and sustainable growth. Integrated with other regional frameworks such as ECO and SCO, CPEC, he noted, complements Pakistan’s progress in connectivity, strengthened by its membership in TIR and the Quadrilateral Transit Agreement.
Khan stressed that international transport corridors must serve as routes of peace and prosperity, despite existing challenges like customs barriers and visa restrictions. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to strengthen linkages across Eurasia, the world’s largest landmass, through enhanced infrastructure and digital transformation in the communications sector.
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