Russian vessel 'Crystal St Petersburg' docks in Karachi

May 26, 2023 (MLN): The container vessel from Russia "Crystal St Petersburg" reached Karachi Port on Thursday in just 21 days after the maiden call.

The vessel took a berth at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT).

Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Faisal Sabzwari welcomed the vessel at Karachi Port along with Chairman KPT Syedain Raza Zaidi and Consul General of Russia H. E. Andrey Viktorovich Fedorov.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Sabzwari termed the occasion a landmark achievement of the government which has given the Pakistani trade community to have direct access to Russian markets.

He said that it will open up exports of Pakistani goods to Russia directly. Similarly, it will also be beneficial to Russia and would entail strong business ties with Russia as well as the Central Asian States.

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