The ECO Trade & Development Bank has expressed a strong desire to enhance cooperation with the private sector in Pakistan to support development initiatives.

A delegation of the ECO Trade & Development Bank, led by its President Dr Mohammad Hashem Botshekan, called on Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan in Istanbul.

During the meeting, the delegation apprised the federal minister of the bank's ongoing operations and projects and expressed the desire to enhance cooperation with the private sector in Pakistan.

While appreciating the ECO Bank's continued interest in Pakistan, the minister assured the delegation of his full cooperation in facilitating mutually beneficial collaboration and future engagements. Also, a delegation of Turkiye Holding Transportation and Infrastructure Group, led by its Chief Executive Officer Serhat Soukpnar, met Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan.

Abdul Aleem spoke about the vast investment opportunities available in Pakistan's infrastructure sector and the government's commitment to modernising the country's transport and communication systems. He invited reputable international investors to take advantage of Pakistan's investor-friendly policies. He expressed keen interest in forging strong partnerships with leading global infrastructure firms to accelerate development projects and enhance economic growth.

The Turkiye group's delegation expressed interest in exploring collaboration and investment opportunities in upcoming infrastructure projects in Pakistan.