Azerbaijan is looking to invest in two important motorway projects in Pakistan: the M6 (Sukkur-Hyderabad) and M9 (Karachi-Hyderabad). This was discussed during a meeting after a recent visit by Pakistani officials to Azerbaijan.
The M9 is a 136-kilometer motorway that connects Karachi and Hyderabad, while the M6 will stretch 306 kilometers, linking Sukkur and Hyderabad. These motorways are vital for improving transportation in Pakistan, making it easier to move goods and people between major cities.
During the meeting, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Qasim Mohiuddin, shared that Azerbaijani institutions are interested in investing in these motorways. The meeting was chaired by Abdul Aleem Khan, Pakistan’s Minister for Investment, Privatisation, and Communications. The minister emphasized the importance of speeding up investment from Central Asian countries, including Azerbaijan.
The discussion also focused on how these investments could be made through a government-to-government (G2G) model. This model would allow both countries to collaborate directly, ensuring smoother and quicker progress on the motorway projects.
Minister Khan also mentioned that Azerbaijan’s involvement in these projects could help strengthen trade ties between Pakistan and Central Asia. He noted that the motorways are not just important for Pakistan’s internal growth but also for connecting the country to Eastern Europe.
Pakistan plans to hold a meeting with Azerbaijan’s representatives in December to finalize these cooperation efforts. This meeting will help set the stage for more investments in infrastructure and other areas. The National Highway Authority (NHA) is overseeing the development of the M6 and M9 motorways and is working closely with Azerbaijani partners to move the projects forward.