Islamabad: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in a move aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s aviation industry through enhanced capacity building, consultancy support and long-term strategic collaboration.
The commitment was made during a meeting held at the Pakistan Airports Authority Headquarters in Karachi on Tuesday, where the Deputy Director General (Works and Development), Sumair Saeed, chaired discussions with a high-level IATA delegation.
The IATA team included Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific Sheldon Hee, Regional Manager for South Asia Azhar Azahari, and Country Manager for Pakistan Feroze Jamall.
The meeting focused on expanding institutional cooperation, developing professional expertise within the aviation sector, and shaping a future roadmap for the sustainable growth of Pakistan’s aviation industry. Both sides exchanged views on emerging challenges and opportunities, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in improving operational standards and enhancing the country’s aviation infrastructure.
During the discussions, PAA officials briefed the delegation on the authority’s ongoing development initiatives, infrastructure expansion projects, and recent operational achievements. The IATA representatives appreciated the progress made by the authority and acknowledged its efforts to modernize airport infrastructure and strengthen aviation services across the country.
The meeting concluded with both organizations reaffirming their shared resolve to work closely on initiatives that would promote innovation, improve operational efficiency, and support the long-term development of Pakistan’s aviation sector in line with international best practices.