Pakistan invites Turkish investment in ports, green shipping and maritime logistics

Pakistan has invited Turkish investors to explore opportunities in the maritime sector, including ports, LNG and energy infrastructure, green ship repair, logistics, fisheries and digitalisation.

Addressing the 5th Maritime Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said green shipping, resilient supply chains, the blue economy, digitalisation and artificial intelligence were reshaping global trade and maritime governance.

He said the maritime sector was undergoing a major transformation and that countries needed strong international partnerships to respond to emerging challenges and benefit from new opportunities.

Junaid Chaudhry congratulated the government and people of Türkiye on hosting the summit, saying it reflected Türkiye’s commitment to maritime development.

He said Türkiye was a trusted friend and strategic partner of Pakistan, with bilateral cooperation expanding across defence, trade, transportation, energy and maritime affairs.

The minister said Pakistan’s location at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia and the Indian Ocean gave it the potential to serve as a gateway for regional trade and connectivity.

He said reforms were underway at Port Qasim, Karachi Port, Gwadar Port and the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation to develop Pakistan as a modern maritime, logistics and industrial hub.

Junaid Chaudhry invited Turkish maritime companies and investors to invest in port terminals, LNG and energy infrastructure, green ship repair and recycling facilities, maritime industrial zones, business districts, ship fleet expansion, ferry services, logistics and warehousing, free zones, fisheries and seafood processing.

He also sought Turkish investment in decarbonisation and digitalisation initiatives in the maritime sector.

The minister thanked the Turkish government for its hospitality and said the summit could help generate practical ideas and partnerships for the global maritime community.

He said Pakistan and Türkiye were ambassadors of peace and called for stronger bilateral cooperation to promote sustainable development and collaboration across the maritime sector.