Pakistan and Rwanda have decided to strengthen bilateral trade through maritime-linked corridors connecting Karachi Port with key East African ports.

The was decided during a meeting between Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Rwandan Ambassador Harerimana Fatou, who called on him in Islamabad today.

Speaking on the occasion, Junaid Chaudhry said Pakistan plans to establish direct maritime trade corridors from Karachi to strategic logistics hubs including Djibouti and Mumbasa.

He said Pakistan is also working to develop Gwadar Port into a specialized export hub focused on trade with Africa, particularly East Africa.

The  Minister said the creation of direct maritime corridors would lower logistics costs, speed up deliveries, and improve export competitiveness.