Pakistan has invited Kazakh investors to explore major investment opportunities in its ports, especially in Gwadar. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry extended this invitation during a meeting with a high-level Kazakh delegation led by Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp.
The minister encouraged Kazakh companies to consider joint ventures in Gwadar’s free zones, Karachi Port projects, transshipment operations, multipurpose terminals, and dry docks. He highlighted that Pakistan can serve as an important gateway for Central Asian countries to reach Gulf, African, and Southeast Asian markets through its strategic ports.
Both sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in maritime infrastructure development. The talks also focused on improving regional connectivity through better road, rail, and air links. This would help boost trade between Pakistan and Central Asia.
Gwadar Port is a key part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The government believes that inviting friendly countries like Kazakhstan will bring new investments, create jobs, and speed up the development of Gwadar as a regional trade hub.
This initiative shows Pakistan’s efforts to attract foreign investment and strengthen economic ties with Central Asian nations.
