ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi andEgypt’s Ambassador to Pakistan Tarek Dahrough held discussion about signingof a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Gwadar Port Authority andSuez Canal Authority.

The discussion was held when Tarek Dahrough called on the Ali Haider Zaidiin Islamabad on Friday. Chairman Gwadar Port Authority Naseer Kashani wasalso present.

Both officials also discussed a joint working mechanism to boost themaritime ties.

Ambassador showed keen interest in the Pakistan Maritime sector. MinisterZaidi also shared his vision for Gwadar Port and how Pakistan can learnfrom Egypt’s experience as Suez Canal is one of the biggest transhipmentport of the world.

He also invited the Ambassador for a visit to Gwadar Port soon.

Ambassador accepted the invite and thanked the minister for receiving him.Both agreed on keeping close contact in future.

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