The discussions focused on the strategic significance of Karachi Port. Both sides emphasized that Karachi Port, as one of the most advanced port complexes in the region, provides landlocked nations with direct access to international maritime routes. This, in turn, unlocks new opportunities for exports and imports, promoting the region's economic integration into the global trading system.

Rear Admiral Abid highlighted Karachi Port’s ongoing efforts to enhance transport corridors connecting Pakistan with Uzbekistan. He underscored the development of the Trans-Afghan Railway, linking Termez, Mazar-i-Sharif, Kabul, and Peshawar, as a critical initiative that will provide Central Asian countries with the shortest route to the sea through Pakistani ports.

According to the presented data, the distance from Central Asia to Karachi Port is approximately 1,287 km, making it one of the closest maritime routes for trade. This strategic proximity underscores Karachi Port's role as an optimal logistics hub that significantly reduces transportation time and costs for the region.

Director Vakhabov stressed that access to Pakistani ports, including Karachi, is of strategic importance for Central Asian countries. He highlighted that enhanced cooperation in infrastructure and logistics could substantially decrease transportation expenses and delivery times. Moreover, this would create additional incentives for attracting investment and stimulating industrial growth within the region.

The Port of Karachi serves as a strategic gateway for Central Asian countries to the vast South Asian market of around 2 billion consumers. Using this key trade corridor, Central Asia can effectively connect with one of the world’s fastest growing economic regions. This not only expands export opportunities, but also facilitates closer economic integration between Central and South Asia, opening up new prospects for trade and investment.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties reaffirmed the crucial role of Karachi Port as a key logistical hub that facilitates cost-effective and time-efficient trade for Central Asian nations.

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is a pivotal logistics hub that drives economic growth and fosters the integration of Pakistan and Central Asia into the global economy. The port is managed by a Board of Trustees, comprising a Chairman and ten trustees appointed by the public and private sectors, ensuring representation of all port users.