Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark today on an official two -day visit to Uzbekistan with the aim of improving bilateral relations with the country of Central Asia, the state, the state, the state. Pakistan radio reported.
Pakistan and Uzbekistan are strengthening ties through commercial and economic cooperation. A $ 1 billion commercial agreement was signed in 2023, and plans for additional collaboration, including a road map for industrial cooperation, show the commitment of the two parties to boost regional connectivity.
Last month, Uzbekistan ambassador to the Alisher of Pakistan, Tukhtaev, had announced his government’s plan to introduce a new direct flight route between Tashkent and Karachi this year, describing it as a “significant step to foster the closest ties Between the two nations “.
According to the report, the Prime Minister will visit the country by official invitation of the president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
“The prime minister and president of Uzbekistan, during his meeting, will discuss all bilateral cooperation areas, including connectivity, economic cooperation, trade, investment, energy, defense and security, regional stability and education “The report said.
The report also said that the prime minister is ready to address the Pakistan-Uzbekistan business forum with entrepreneurs from both countries to improve bilateral ties.
During the visit, several comprehension memorandes (MOU) and agreements between the two countries are expected to be signed.
Bilateral trade between Pakistan and Uzbekistan has grown substantially in recent years, from $ 27 million in 2019-20 to $ 126 million in 2022-23.
