Pakistan, Abu Dhabi Ports sign four MoUs

Pakistan and Abu Dhabi Ports Group on Friday signed four memorandums of understandings (MoUs) to enhance collaboration in multiple fields, including rail, airport infrastructure and maritime shipping and logistics.

The MoUs were signed as a high-level delegation of UAE investors led by UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to a PM Office press release.

The prime minister witnessed the exchange of MoUs relating to the ministries of maritime affairs, aviation, railways and Federal Board of Revenue with the Abu Dhabi (AD) Ports Group.

As per MoUs, Pakistan and AD Ports Group will explore potential collaboration in customs, rail, airport infrastructure and maritime shipping and logistics sectors.

The MoUs are aimed at improving digital customs controls, developing dedicated freight rail corridors, upgrading Pakistan’s maritime fleet and marine services, and Pakistan’s international airports.