Pakistan will host a two-day Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference on October 23–24, 2025, bringing together ministers, diplomats, and senior officials from 27 countries along with representatives of leading international organisations. The event will be held in Islamabad under the leadership of the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Invitations are being sent to China, Russia, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Central Asian republics, and several South Asian and Middle Eastern nations, including Afghanistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Nepal, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. Other invitees include Egypt, Indonesia, Morocco, Kenya, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Oman, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, UAE, and Uzbekistan.
Key international development partners such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Health Organisation (WHO), and the International Road Organisation (IRO) will also participate.
The conference aims to boost regional cooperation, expand road, rail, air, and maritime connectivity, and create new opportunities for trade and investment. Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, chairing a high-level preparatory meeting, stressed that the gathering will promote both government-to-government and business-to-business linkages, especially for Central Asian states seeking access to Pakistan’s ports in Gwadar and Karachi.
Sessions will cover infrastructure development, safety and security standards, and avenues for cooperation. Cultural programs will also be part of the agenda to showcase regional diversity.
An Administrative Committee has been formed to oversee the event’s arrangements, with participation from domestic stakeholders including Pakistan Railways, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, and the Federal Board of Revenue.
Aleem Khan expressed confidence that the conference will leave a lasting impact on Pakistan’s transport sector, strengthen ties with regional partners, and position Islamabad as a hub for connectivity and trade in South and Central Asia.
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