Key Takeaways
- Pakistan and Uzbekistan met to enhance industrial and economic ties.
- The February 2026 agreement aims to boost bilateral trade to USD 2 billion.
- A Pakistani business delegation is expected to visit Uzbekistan.
Pakistan and Uzbekistan have held discussions to strengthen their industrial and economic cooperation, aiming to improve trade and investment ties.
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, met with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Ali Sher Takhtayev, to discuss bilateral relations and economic cooperation.
Both sides focused on trade, investment, exports, and people-to-people contacts, with the goal of raising bilateral trade to USD 2 billion over the next five years, as per the February 2026 agreement.
Khan highlighted Pakistan's commitment to deepening economic relations with Uzbekistan, emphasizing the importance of trade, investment, and tourism.
The Advisor noted that Pakistan is prioritizing economic and trade relations with friendly countries, aiming to create new business and investment opportunities.
The meeting also discussed the upcoming visit of the President of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, with preparations underway to further advance bilateral cooperation.
Takhtayev invited a Pakistani delegation to visit Uzbekistan and engage with provincial governors to explore enhanced trade, investment, and business-to-business cooperation.
Khan stressed the importance of direct air connectivity between the two countries, noting that improved air links play a crucial role in strengthening people-to-people contacts, trade, and tourism.
The meeting also included discussions on forming a Pakistani business delegation to explore new avenues of economic cooperation with Uzbek provinces.
