Asia Oceania meeting

Published February 11, 2006

KARACHI, Feb 10: Nineteen international speakers representing 10 countries are expected to speak and present their papers at the 7th Asia Oceania regional meeting and forum being held under the umbrella of the International Association of Ports and Harbours here on Feb 14-15.

Issues affecting the global maritime industry will be discussed at the forum and experts will throw their opinion and give suggestions.

The Karachi Port Trust, which is organizing the event, expects that the forum will take a closer look on the impact of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and other compelling issues facing port authorities.

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