Dubai: President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed the government's commitment to providing institutional facilitation and fast-track approvals to partner enterprises. He was talking to Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DP World, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem in Dubai today. During the meeting, the President appreciated DP World's strong and sustained partnership with Pakistan and its contribution to the country's logistics, port operations, and infrastructure.

According to Radio Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari underscored the importance of deepening long-term cooperation in rail freight modernisation, inland logistics, and integrated freight corridors. The meeting also reviewed the evolving Pakistan-DP World engagement, noting that the recent inter-governmental agreements reflect strong commitment on both sides. The President said these initiatives align with Pakistan's objective of positioning itself as a regional trade and transit hub through enhanced connectivity and modern logistics infrastructure.

In his remarks, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem highlighted Pakistan's strategic geographic location at a time of global uncertainty and stressed that the country occupies a critical position as sea routes face growing pressures. He noted that Pakistan's direct connectivity with China and Central Asia, combined with its access to the Arabian Sea and its surface connectivity through road and rail networks, places it at the centre of regional and inter-regional trade flows. He said Pakistan serves as a natural hub linking key parts of the world by sea and land, and reaffirmed that the UAE would continue to work closely with Pakistan, drawing on decades of a trusted and enduring relationship.