Pakistan and T\u00fcrkiye have explored new avenues of maritime cooperation, including the possible launch of a ferry service between the two countries and collaboration in shipbuilding, ship operations, and the shipbreaking industry.
\nThe discussions took place during a meeting between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu. Both sides agreed on the need to enhance maritime connectivity and strengthen economic linkages through sustainable initiatives that could benefit both nations.
\nMuhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry highlighted that Gwadar Port holds immense potential for blue economy\u2013related industries, inviting Turkish investors from the private sector to consider investing in projects based around the port. He said that Pakistan is committed to transforming Gwadar into a modern maritime and logistics hub that will facilitate regional trade and contribute significantly to the national economy.
\nThe minister emphasized that cooperation with T\u00fcrkiye in the maritime domain would not only enhance Pakistan\u2019s technical capacity but also open new channels of regional trade and connectivity. He underlined that Pakistan attaches great importance to its longstanding brotherly relations with T\u00fcrkiye and looks forward to expanding collaboration beyond traditional sectors into areas such as shipping, logistics, fisheries, and port development.<\/p>\n
Turkish Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu expressed his country\u2019s interest in strengthening maritime cooperation with Pakistan and said that the proposal for a ferry service between the two countries would be discussed with T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s relevant ministry. He noted that such a service could enhance people-to-people ties, tourism, and bilateral trade by providing an affordable and efficient mode of sea transport.
\nThe Turkish minister also announced that a delegation comprising shipowners and port service providers from T\u00fcrkiye would soon visit Pakistan, with a particular focus on Gwadar Port, to assess potential investment opportunities. He appreciated Pakistan\u2019s efforts to modernize its port infrastructure and said Turkish companies were keen to participate in mutually beneficial projects.
\nJunaid Anwar Chaudhry welcomed the announcement and assured full support and facilitation for the visiting Turkish delegation. He reiterated that the government was working diligently to enhance the operational efficiency of Pakistan\u2019s ports, with special emphasis on upgrading facilities at Gwadar to make it a key node for regional trade and industrial growth.
\nDiscussing prospects in the fisheries sector, the maritime minister informed his Turkish counterpart that Pakistan currently holds a 25,000-ton quota for tuna fish. He suggested that Turkish investors could explore the establishment of a value addition and canning plant in Pakistan, which would enable both countries to tap into lucrative export markets for processed seafood.
\nMuhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry further announced plans to organize a major maritime conference in Pakistan within the next three months. The event, he said, would bring together local and international stakeholders from the maritime, logistics, and fisheries sectors to discuss investment opportunities and promote regional cooperation.
\nBoth ministers reaffirmed their commitment to deepening Pakistan-T\u00fcrkiye relations through practical collaboration in maritime affairs, expressing optimism that the partnership would contribute to shared economic prosperity and regional connectivity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Pakistan and T\u00fcrkiye have explored new avenues of maritime cooperation, including the possible launch of a ferry service between the two countries and collaboration in shipbuilding, ship operations, and the shipbreaking industry. The discussions took place during a meeting between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Minister of Transport and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":510602,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-510590","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-national"],"yoast_head":"\n