Islamabad : Egyptian Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Tarek Dahroug on Thursday called on Federal Minister of Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi.

The Egyptian Ambassador expressed keen interest in Pakistan’s coastal development as well as expanding trade ties between the two countries.

Minister of Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi briefed Dr Tarek Dahroug regarding the current Government-to-Government model in the maritime sector. Also, the Egyptian Ambassador apprised the Federal Maritime Affairs Minister about the latest developments regarding the Suez Canal and invited the Minister to Cairo for further discussion. The Envoy also appreciated the efforts of Minister Zaidi for developing the maritime sector and the blue economy in Pakistan along with focusing on export growth and facilitation.