Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul Transport Corridor ‘Giant Leap in Boosting Regional Trade’


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The chairman of the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCJCCI) said the Pakistan-Iran-Turkey Road Transport Corridor is a giant leap in regional trade.

China and Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects have given a fresh impetus to the unions and created a path of opportunities for Turkey and Pakistan, Moazam Ali Ghurki emphasized.

He went on to say that Turkey’s exports to China will find a simple route through Pakistan and direct the goods to the lucrative Chinese markets, FARS news agency reported.

Turning to the huge investment of Turkey in Pakistan, exceeding $1 billion, Senior Vice President of Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCJCCI) Fang Yulong pointed out that their strategic partnership includes various sectors such as science, technology, defense, tourism, education and health which has been highlighted within the framework of the recent strategic economic agreement.