Gwadar holds a most geo-strategic advantage over the whole region, it stands on the mouth of the Persian Gulf and lies directly opposite to the straits of Hormuz.

The biggest geo-economical importance of Gwadar is that it is the Gateway to the whole of Central Asia, Afghanistan, China and South Asia.

Since time immemorial, this area played a crucial role within the framework of Slave, Ivory and the Spice Trade coming from East Africa, directed to Central Asia. The alluring African element is still very evident in this ex-Omani enclave.

More than 20 countries like the land locked states of Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kirghistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhistan, Tajikistan dearly need a port for their international trade. Here Gwadar geographically holds the key position, it offers the most nearest and the most ideal port to all of Central Asia, China and the Middle East.

Experts believe that Gwadar Port has a natural edge over other ports of the whole region. A mother port, that is perfectly poised to play its part as one of the most important ports of Asia.