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As per those MoUs, the parties will explore potential collaborations in customs, rail, airport
infrastructure, and maritime shipping and logistics.

The focus covers a wide range of basic transport and trade areas, ranging from improving

digital customs controls, to developing dedicated freight rail corridors, to upgrading the
nation’s maritime fleet and marine services, as well as cooperation in enhancing the

logistics and transport services in Pakistan’s main airports.

The pacts are expected to expand the UAE port and logistics major’s activities in the South
Asian country.

Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said

the MoUs signed establish a new phase of prosperity in trade and investment between the
two countries.

“They will contribute to providing new opportunities for the business communities and
private sectors on both sides, support sustainable development efforts, and stimulate joint
economic growth to achieve the mutual interests of both countries and peoples,” he said.

The minister said the agreements follow a common will between the two countries to

advance their trade and investment relations to new heights in main priority sectors.

AD Ports Group is a major investor in Pakistan, which is a strategic trade gateway to Central

Asia and Russia.

With UAE partner Kaheel Terminals, AD Ports Group is developing, operating and managing
container, bulk and general cargo operations at the Port of Karachi, the South Asian

country’s major port, where it has agreed to invest almost $400 million over 15 years.

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