ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has invited Kuwait to participate in Pakistan’s expanding energy infrastructure drive, offering investment opportunities in LNG terminals, fuel storage facilities and integrated coastal energy corridors.

The proposal was presented during a meeting in Islamabad with Kuwait’s Ambassador Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Al Mutairi. Both sides discussed strengthening cooperation in energy logistics, with a focus on developing port based infrastructure to support regional fuel trade and supply chain efficiency.

The minister outlined multiple investment avenues including liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas terminals, crude oil storage depots, white oil handling facilities and bonded storage systems. He stressed that Pakistan’s coastal belt provides a strategic advantage for energy imports, storage and redistribution.

A major focus of the discussions was the proposed Energy City initiative, designed as a modern integrated hub for energy processing, storage and logistics near key ports. The project aims to attract foreign capital through rental based bonded storage models and improve operational efficiency across the energy value chain.

Officials also reviewed plans for expanding Port Qasim through a multipurpose terminal aimed at increasing energy cargo handling capacity. The facility is expected to play a key role in meeting rising fuel demand and strengthening Pakistan’s position as a regional energy transit and storage hub.

Both Pakistan and Kuwait agreed to continue detailed consultations on potential investment frameworks. The maritime ministry reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating foreign investors, highlighting energy infrastructure as a priority sector under Pakistan’s broader strategy to enhance Gulf cooperation and boost maritime driven economic growth.