Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Division, Ahad Cheema, chaired a high-level meeting today focused on strategies to enhance regional trade through improved connectivity, with a particular emphasis on boosting the capacity of regional trade corridors. The meeting also reviewed preparations for the upcoming Regional Connectivity Conference which is scheduled this week in Islamabad.
The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Prime Minister Dr. Tauqeer Shah, Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, and senior officials from relevant ministries.
Officials from relevant ministries provided detailed briefings to the participants on regional connectivity initiatives, outlining measures to strengthen trade corridors and improve infrastructure for regional trade.
Speaking on the occasion, Federal Minister Ahad Cheema emphasized that Pakistan is committed to enhancing regional connectivity through both rail and road networks. He expressed optimism that important Memorandums of Understanding would be signed at the upcoming Regional Connectivity Conference, which would serve as milestones for regional connectivity and economic integration.
Additionally, officials from relevant ministries presented a report to the federal ministers on the preparations for the Regional Connectivity Conference scheduled this week in Islamabad. Representatives from nearly 10 countries, including Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Belarus, and others, will participate in this conference. Expressing confidence in the preparations, Federal Minister Ahad Cheema stated that it is a matter of pride for Pakistan that this conference is being held in Islamabad for the first time, with high officials from important countries in attendance.
