Pakistan Plans to Join INSTC, Eyes Gwadar Link with Russia
Pakistan plans to join the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), with Russia supporting a strategic connection to Gwadar Port. The proposed link is expected to strengthen regional trade, improve logistics, and enhance Pakistan’s role in Eurasian connectivity. Officials believe integrating Gwadar into the corridor will boost investment, trade, and economic cooperation while reinforcing the port’s importance as a gateway for international commerce under long-term Pakistan-Russia partnership initiatives extending to 2030.