Pakistan eyes maritime link with Romania to access European markets, boost blue economy

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has emphasised the need to establish stronger maritime linkages between Pakistani ports and Romania’s Port of Constanta, describing it as a key step toward expanding access to European markets and promoting the country’s blue economy. The development came during a meeting between Chaudhry and Romanian Ambassador Dr Dan Stoenescu at the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC) 2025 on Tuesday. Rear Admiral Atiq-ur-Rehman, Acting Chairman of the Karachi Port Trust, also attended the meeting, read a statement. The minister said Pakistan wants to play a bigger role in global maritime trade by building linkages that connect the Middle East, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa. He highlighted the potential of connecting Pakistani ports with the Port of Constanta in Romania to expand access to European markets and advance the blue economy.