Connections Region, Empowering Economies

The RTMC Islamabad 2025, hosted by Pakistan’s Ministry of Communications, is a two-day forum uniting transport leaders from 27 countries to advance regional connectivity, cooperation, and socio-economic integration.

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Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference 2025

The Ministry of Communications, Government of Pakistan, will host the Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference (RTMC) 2025 on October 23–24 at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad. The pivotal two-day event will convene transport ministers, policy makers, and stakeholders from 27 countries and 11 development partners to enhance regional connectivity and sustainable transport cooperation. The core objectives are to strengthen collaboration in logistics, advance multimodal connectivity across road, rail, air, and maritime sectors, foster business and people-to-people linkages across South, Central, and West Asia, and strategically underscore Pakistan’s role as a vital regional connectivity hub for investment and economic growth.

Honourable Dignitaries

M Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister

Pakistan

M Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister

Pakistan

Aleem Khan

Minister of Communications

Pakistan

Agenda

Day 1 — Policy and Partnership Dialogue

23rd October, 2025

09:00 – 10:00

Registration

10:00 – 10:03

Holy Quran Recitation

10:03 – 10:05

National Anthem of Pakistan

10:05 – 10:15

Welcome Remarks by Federal Minister for Communications

10:15 – 10:20

Introductory Short Video: “Pakistan: Partnering for Regional Progress and Prosperity”

10:20 – 10:30

Remarks by UNSG Special Envoy for Road Safety: Mr. Jean Henri Todt

10:30 – 10:45

Special Remarks by the Chief Guest: The Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan

10:45 – 11:00

EXPO Inauguration by the Chief Guest: The Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan

11:00 – 11:10

Group Photo

11:10 – 11:30

Tea Break

11:30 – 13:00

Session I: Ministers Roundtable

• Statements by Transport Ministers
• Discussion on Regional Connectivity Priorities
Moderated By: Senior Pakistani Official

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch & Networking

14:00 – 15:30

Panel I: Road & Rail Interoperability for Regional Transit

15:30 – 17:00

Panel II: Border Infrastructure, Trade Facilitation, and Smart Corridors

19:30 – 21:30

Dinner at Serena Islamabad

Day 2 — Technical and Strategic Collaboration

24th October, 2025

10:00 – 11:30

Panel III: Road Safety – Safe Roads, Safe Lives

11:30 – 11:45

Tea Break

11:45 – 13:00

Panel IV: Maritime Cooperation and Regional Collaboration

13:00 – 13:30

Closing Ceremony

• Concluding Remarks by Secretary, Ministry of Communications
• Concluding Remarks by Secretary, Ministry of Railways
• Concluding Remarks by Secretary, Ministry of Maritime Affairs
• Remarks / Vote of Thanks by Deputy Prime Minister
• Group Photo

13:30 – Onwards