China and Pakistan have taken a significant step towards completing the New Gwadar International Airport project, marking a milestone in regional connectivity and economic development. A document-signing ceremony for the technical acceptance of the project was held near Karachi Airport on Monday, symbolizing the continued collaboration between the two nations on this strategic venture.
The agreement was signed by representatives from the Pakistan Airport Authority and the China Airport Construction Group Company, with Engineer Faizullah Ording Khan among the key signatories. The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including Director General (DG) of the Airports Authority, Air Force Marshal Taimur Iqbal, and Deputy Director General Sadiqur Rehman.
During the ceremony, DG Taimur Iqbal presented appreciation shields and certificates to members of the Chinese project team, acknowledging their valuable contributions to the successful progress of the airport’s development.
The New Gwadar International Airport is poised to play a crucial role in enhancing connectivity within Pakistan and the wider region. Once operational, it is expected to boost trade, tourism, and overall economic growth, positioning Gwadar as a key hub in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Officials from both countries underscored the airport’s strategic importance for Gwadar and the broader region, emphasizing how it would facilitate greater trade links and bring new opportunities for investment.
The collaboration between Pakistan and China on this airport project reflects the long-standing partnership between the two nations, with both sides committed to further strengthening ties in infrastructure development and beyond.
The New Gwadar International Airport is anticipated to open new avenues for international travel, serving as a critical link between Pakistan and the global economy.
