The Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference (RTMC-2025) commenced on October 23, 2025, at the Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad, bringing together transport ministers from various countries, senior government officials, international delegates, and key maritime stakeholders.
Organized by the Ministry of Communications, Government of Pakistan, the three-day conference aims to strengthen regional partnerships, enhance transport connectivity, and promote economic cooperation through integrated maritime, road, rail, and logistics systems. The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, Syed Jarar Haider Kazmi, played a key role in the conference under the guidance of the Honorable Minister of Maritime Affairs, Mr. Junaid Anwar Chaudhry.
In his address, the Minister of Maritime Affairs emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to promoting secure, efficient, and integrated transport networks across the region. He highlighted the importance of maritime trade routes, port infrastructure, and land-sea connectivity in facilitating economic development, especially for landlocked Central Asian states. Syed Jarar Haider Kazmi reaffirmed PNSC’s dedication to expanding Pakistan’s maritime capabilities and strengthening partnerships with regional and international logistics providers. Foreign delegates appreciated Pakistan’s initiative in hosting the conference and underscored the need for collaborative policies to enhance trade, transportation efficiency, and connectivity.
During the conference, significant progress was made toward strengthening maritime cooperation through the signing of two landmark Memorandums of Understanding. The first MoU was signed between PNSC and Ravian Maritime Pvt. Ltd., represented by Syed Jarar Haider Kazmi and Abdul Hameed Paracha. This agreement focuses on developing regional shipping routes, launching liner services from Pakistan to Central Asia, the Far East, the Gulf, Africa, and Europe, and promoting enhanced trade connectivity by land and sea.
The second MoU was signed between PNSC and Dynamic Worldwide Logistics Group, represented by Syed Jarar Haider Kazmi and Tariq Mahmood Chaudhry. This partnership aims to bolster maritime logistics cooperation, establish new trade corridors, and integrate sea-land transport solutions to support regional and international commerce.
Ministerial dialogues and technical discussions continued, focusing on improving transport infrastructure, harmonizing cross-border regulations, adopting digital logistics systems, and promoting sustainable, eco-friendly transport solutions. Delegates exchanged views on enhancing port efficiency, modernizing logistics operations, and facilitating public-private partnerships to support major transport and shipping projects. Representatives also discussed strategies to position Pakistan as a key gateway for trade to and from Central Asia, contributing to greater economic integration across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
The conference will conclude on October 25, 2025, with a public session where citizens, media, academia, and industry stakeholders will be invited to engage with policy leaders and learn about future regional transport initiatives.
The Government of Pakistan and PNSC reiterated their commitment to translating conference discussions into actionable strategies that will strengthen trade connectivity, create economic opportunities, and promote long-term regional cooperation.
