Turkish Ambassador Sadik Babur Girgin
called on Federal Minister for Communications DR. Hafiz Abdul Kareem today in
Islamabad, Turkish Ambassador congratulated the
Federal Minister on taking charge of the Ministry Communications and the two discussed matters of mutual interest.
Federal Minister for Communications DR. Hafiz Abdul Kareem
welcomed the Turkish
Ambassador Sadik Babur Girgin and strongly encouraged Turkish businessmen/entrepreneurs
for exploring countless investment opportunities in Pakistan. DR. Hafiz Abdul Kareem said Pakistan
greatly appreciates the role of Turkish Construction Companies in the
infrastructure development of Pakistan. We acknowledge that Turkish
Construction Companies are well known all over the world for their competence
and are executing mega projects like roads, bridges, dams, power stations etc,
in the Middle East and Africa. M/s Byinder, SIFA, Limak Insaat Sanayi and EKO
Construction & Trade Company have executed many NHA projects in Pakistan.
The
Turkish companies, entrepreneurs and financial institutions are invited to come
forward and participate in construction of the Roads, Expressways, Motorways,
Railways, Maritime and Aviation Projects. In order of facilitate the transit
traffic, Government of Pakistan has acceded to International UN TIR Convention.
It may please be apprised that Ministry of Communications is also actively
working for Pakistan’s accession to CMR Convention. Case has been submitted to
Federal Cabinet for approval subsequent to which Pakistan will be able to
accede shortly. This will facilitate the international transport.
As agreed, Turkish side may be
requested to organize Capacity Building Training Program for group of Pakistan
officials on TIR and ADR International Conventions as well as in the fields of
digital tachygraphy, licensing, logistics and vehicle inspection stations.
