Pakistan, April 10 -- Pakistan and Ethiopia have agreed to explore the establishment of a trilateral maritime alliance, potentially involving Djibouti, aimed at enhancing trade connectivity between Asia and Africa.

The understanding was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Ethiopian Ambassador Dr. Oumer Hussien, who called on the minister for the first time after assuming his diplomatic assignment. The two sides reviewed proposals and measures to expand bilateral trade and economic engagement, said a news release issued here on Thursday.

During the meeting, Junaid Chaudhry underscored Pakistan's growing focus on expanding maritime links with African nations and propose...