Quetta: Ghulam Qadir, the Commercial Counsellor of the Pakistani Embassy in China, has stated that the Gwadar International Airport, 26 kilometres to the east of Gwadar city, will open soon. The much anticipated inaugural ceremony will be a historic event. The eminent dignitaries from China and Pakistan join forces to celebrate this noteworthy accomplishment.

This 18-square-kilometre airport project, generously sponsored by China, has an astounding price tag of USD 230 million. It is essential to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), demonstrating how both nations are working together to improve communication networks. It will support regional economies and infrastructure.

This amazing airport’s development got underway in October 2019, and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has successfully inspected it for safety. All stakeholders engaged in the project work arduously to ensure its timely completion. It is currently scheduled to achieve the official completion date of March 2023.

When it opens, the Gwadar International Airport will overtake Karachi as the second-largest airport in Pakistan. It will provide a wealth of chances for business investors and daring travellers interested in discovering the area’s potential. It will act as a key entry point for trade and tourism, improving accessibility and opportunities for the CPEC plan.