Ambassador: Pakistan ready to join North-South International Transport Corridor

Pakistan is ready to join the North-South International Transport Corridor, Pakistan's ambassador to Russia Muhammad Khalid Jamali said at the international IT forum held in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, Report informs.

“Pakistan agrees in principle to join the North-South International Transport Corridor and has started the relevant procedure. We are moving in this direction,” the ambassador said.

The diplomat also spoke about Pakistan's intention to revive the Great Silk Road: “We are aiming to revive the historical Silk Road. The first batch of Pakistani citrus fruits was delivered to Dagestan (in Russia's south) through Iran and Azerbaijan. This new route opens up opportunities to increase the trade volume, which has already reached $1 billion.”