Islamabad, December 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):US Charge d’affaires a.i. Angela Aggeler called on Federal Minister Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi in his office in Islamabad today. Matters of mutual interest were discussed at length. The Minister shared his idea of starting a discussion to set up a Green Shipping Corridor between Pakistan and United States in the spirit of the recently signed Clydebank Declaration adopted in the COP26 conference last month Minister Zaidi also discussed the possibilities of facilitating US Companies willing to invest in Pakistan.

There was a detailed exchange of ideas and opportunities where both the nations could enhance the working relationship in the Maritime sector. Gwadar Port also came under discussion with Charge d’affaires a.i. Angela, both agreed and hoped for a stable situation in Afghanistan to realise the massive potential of Afghan transit and trade for Central Asian republics through Gwadar port. Charge d’affaires a.i. Angela thanked minister Zaidi for welcoming her and it was decided to keep a close contact in future too to strengthen the working ties between both the nations.

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