President GCCI Welcomes Shoukat Ali Essazai to Strengthen Pakistan-Iran Trade

• 26 Jun 2026

The President of the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), Jeehund Hoth, warmly welcomed Shoukat Ali Essazai, a prominent businessman and trader from Taftan, at the GCCI office.

The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral trade between Pakistan and Iran through the Gabd (250) Border and promoting commercial activities via Gwadar Port. Shoukat Ali Essazai expressed his strong interest in encouraging more traders and investors from the Taftan border region to utilize the Gabd (250) Border and explore business and investment opportunities in Gwadar.

President Jeehund Hoth reaffirmed GCCI’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan-Iran trade relations, facilitating cross-border commerce, and attracting investment to Gwadar. Shoukat Ali Essazai emphasized that with coordinated efforts, the Gabd (250) Border can become a major trade gateway, benefiting the business communities of both Pakistan and Iran.

Both sides agreed to work together to promote the Gabd (250) Border as an important corridor for regional trade, investment, and economic cooperation, creating new opportunities for sustainable economic growth.