Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has highlighted the significance of regional connectivity as a means to achieve stability, economic growth, and collective progress. Speaking at the Regional Transport Ministers’ International Conference in Islamabad, he stated that Pakistan is prepared to coordinate transport plans, enhance cross-border facilitation, mobilize joint investments, and strengthen regional value chains.

According to Radio Pakistan, Deputy Prime Minister Dar emphasized that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is recognized as a catalyst for energy infrastructure development, transport connectivity, and enhanced trade throughout South and Central Asia. He mentioned that the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan rail framework agreement is a landmark initiative aimed at opening new trade avenues. Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to investing in regional energy projects.

Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, addressing the conference, stressed the need for practical and actionable measures to strengthen transport linkages, facilitate trade, and deepen regional integration.