Federal Minister of Maritime Meets with the Chinese Delegation
Lahore, The Gulf Observer: On 21st January 2026, Ms. He He Amanda, Director of Precise Development (HK) Limited, China, along with two members of the Chinese delegation, is currently on a visit to Pakistan. During the visit, the delegation held a meeting with the Honorable Mr. Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Zahid Nadeem, CEO of Habib Rafiq Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd and Mr. Jawaid Siddiqui, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Pakistan Intermodal Limited (PIL). The meeting was arranged by Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram.
During the meeting, the progress of earlier discussions was reviewed, as the engagement served as a continuation of the previous meeting held in October 2025. The discussions highlighted the sustained commitment to strengthening cooperation in Pakistan’s maritime and logistics sectors, with particular emphasis on the development of the logistic hub, as well as enhancing port operations, shipping connectivity, regional trade facilitation, and integration under the broader China–Pakistan Economic Framework.
Ms. He He Amanda acknowledged and appreciated the Ministry’s ongoing initiatives in modernizing Pakistan’s ports, developing maritime infrastructure, and promoting the blue economy, recognizing the strategic significance of these efforts in supporting regional trade, economic growth, and sustainable development. The discussions also explored opportunities for further collaboration in areas such as maritime logistics, port management, shipbuilding, training and capacity-building programs, as well as innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency in the maritime sector.
The meeting concluded with a shared understanding to maintain close coordination, continue consultations on key projects, and implement practical measures to transform prior discussions into tangible outcomes. Both reaffirmed their commitment to deepening Pakistan–China maritime cooperation, supporting sustainable port development, and promoting regional connectivity and trade integration through enhanced sea-based collaboration.
