Aims to improve maritime links to facilitate more efficient trade flows between South Asia and Europe
Chairman of Karachi Port Trust Rear Admiral (Retd) Shahid Ahmed and General Manager of Port of Constanta Administration of Romania Mihai Teodorescu sign MoU to improve maritime relations. PHOTO: X/KARACHI PORT TRUST
Pakistan and Romania on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen maritime connectivity between the two countries, Radio Pakistan reported.
The MoU was signed by Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Chairman Rear Admiral (retd) and Port of Constanța Administration of Romania General Manager Shahid Ahmed Mihai Teodorescu.
The signing ceremony, which was held virtually, was also attended by Romanian Ambassador to Pakistan Dan Stoenescu, representatives from both countries’ Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Transport and members of the Pakistan-Romania Business Council.
The MoU reflects the common goal of improving maritime connectivity between the Port of Karachi and the Port of Constanța on the Black Sea, facilitating more efficient trade flows between South Asia and Europe.
It is also expected to support Pakistan’s efforts to develop its maritime sector and blue economy, while strengthening Romania’s role as a key logistical gateway to the EU.
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The improved connectivity between Karachi and Constanța is expected to create new opportunities for bilateral trade between Pakistan and Romania.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Stoenescu highlighted Romania’s aim to expand its exports to Pakistan, strengthen its economic presence in Asia and contribute to more balanced trade flows.
He added that the Romania-Pakistan partnership provides a forward-looking framework for sustainable economic cooperation.
KPT signs historic MoU with Romania’s Port of Constanța
Karachi / Constanța, March 31, 2026: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Maritime Ports Administration SA, Port of Constanța, Romania, signed a landmark MoU to strengthen maritime cooperation, trade relations and economic ties… pic.twitter.com/35Auta2Yt2
— Karachi Port Trust Official (@official_kpt) 31 March 2026
KPT described the MoU as “historic” in a post on X, noting that “the agreement establishes cooperation in port operations, engineering, technology, finance, maritime education and information exchange, leveraging the strategic importance of both ports as key regional gateways.”
