Islamabad, December 21, 2021 (PPI-OT):In accordance with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision of developing integrated transport network to facilitate trade, FM Railways Azam Khan Swati along with foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Advisor Commerce Razak Dawood inaugurated Islamabad Tehran Istanbul Freight Train Service.

The ITI freight train service will play a vital role in improving economies and lives of citizens of the member states of ECO by maximizing economic efficiency and reducing cost of doing business. Currently two freight forwarders, Maxtel Logistics and Haroon Brothers would carry the trade.

In the first phase wagoned trains would carry the trade followed by containerised trains in second phase. Ambassador of Turkey, Iran, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan also graced the event with their presence FM Railways Azam Khan Swati highlighted the importance of ITI freight train and stated that this service will open the doors for business and connectivity in the region.

He further said that passenger service will also start soon. Advisor Commerce Razak Dawood expressed his pleasure at inaugurated of ITI service and said Regional Connectivity is one of very important pillars of our Strategic Trade Policy Framework. It was heartening to witness the resumption of operations of ITI freight train service. FM for foreign affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi appreciate the resumption of ITI freight train service and said that the service will play an important role in regional connectivity and will promote economic activity in the region.

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