ISLAMABAD:Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi has said Gwadar deep sea Port is being developed as a trans-shipment hub, which will play an important role in advancing regional trade and economic integration.
According to a press release, he expressed these views during a meeting with Secretary General International Maritime Organization (IMO) Kitack Lim on sidelines of the IMO Assembly Session, which started on December 6 and will conclude on December 15 in London.
Matters of mutual interest including maritime issues came under discussion. The Minister apprised the IMO head of the government’s various initiatives in the maritime sector including efforts to promote clean and green shipping.