Pakistan, Egypt to boost blue economies
Pakistan and Egypt have agreed to enhance cooperation in the maritime and industrial sectors, aiming to foster joint ventures and promote their blue economies. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Maritime Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Egypt’s Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Ihab Mohamed Abdelhamid Hassan on Wednesday. They emphasised the importance of bolstering economic and maritime ties, with discussions centred on collaboration in port development, shipping, logistics, and industrial ventures. The talks also focused on harnessing the growing potential of the blue economy, seen as a key driver for sustainable growth and regional trade.