Pakistan and Kazakhstan are moving to expand business and trade cooperation through Pakistani ports, with a focus on joint ventures and logistics partnerships.
In a meeting between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Kazakh Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin, both sides discussed avenues to strengthen bilateral maritime ties. Minister Chaudhry proposed joint ventures at Karachi and Gwadar ports, particularly within Gwadar’s free zones, to facilitate Kazakhstan’s access to global markets.
The Kazakh envoy welcomed the proposals, noting that his country is eager to use Pakistan’s ports as vital transit hubs not only for Kazakhstan but also for broader Central Asian trade. He also confirmed that a ministerial-level delegation, led by Kazakhstan’s Communication Minister, will soon visit Pakistan for detailed talks on maritime cooperation.
Chaudhry highlighted the strategic importance of Pakistani ports in connecting landlocked Central Asian states with the Persian Gulf, Africa, and Southeast Asia. He stressed that Pakistan’s maritime sector is adopting innovative strategies to position itself as a regional trade hub, underlining the role of international partnerships and infrastructure development in achieving this goal.
The upcoming Kazakh delegation visit is expected to accelerate progress on joint projects, strengthen maritime logistics, and expand cooperation within the blue economy. Both countries see this collaboration as a pathway to deeper regional integration and enhanced trade connectivity.
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