Islamabad : Addressing the 2nd OIC Conference of Transport Ministers (OICCTM) in Istanbul, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan emphasized that physical, economic, and digital connectivity have emerged as the primary drivers of prosperity, stability, and collective growth, says a press release.
Speaking in the historic city of Istanbul, the Minister underscored that in an increasingly interconnected world, no nation can achieve sustainable progress in isolation. He praised Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s vision that has transformed Türkiye over the past two decades. He further positioned Pakistan as a natural gateway for regional and inter-regional trade, citing its strategic location at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Far East.
The Minister detailed Pakistan’s substantial investments in modernizing its transport and logistics infrastructure, which includes high-speed motorways, railways, and ports designed to link urban centers with international gateways. A central focus of this transformation is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC); the Minister noted that the project is now entering “CPEC 2.0,” a phase dedicated to industrial development and inclusive investment opportunities for OIC Member States.
