Will hold talks with President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz; to address Pakistan-Kazakhstan Business Forum
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. PHOTO: RADIOPAK
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is expected to undertake his first official state visit to Pakistan from February 3-4 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on
The president will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, comprising senior ministers and other high-ranking officers, the statement said.
“The visit will provide an important and timely opportunity for both sides to undertake a comprehensive review of bilateral relations, discuss new avenues for expanding cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, logistics, regional connectivity, people-to-people contacts, and explore collaboration in regional and international forums.”
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The statement said the visit reflects the strengthening of ties between the two countries, their mutual commitment to transforming their historical and cultural affinities into strong cooperation, and their common desire for peace and progress in the region.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will also visit Pakistan on February 5-6.
According to Uzbekistan OuzA According to the news agency, Mirziyoyev’s visit to Pakistan and the high-level talks in Islamabad will take place against the backdrop of an unprecedented intensification of bilateral political dialogue.
“The negotiations are aimed at the practical implementation of a key economic goal: increasing the volume of mutual trade exchanges to $2 billion in the coming years. The central item on the agenda will be the structural transformation of economic cooperation,” the report said.
OuzA also quoted the Uzbek Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade as saying that the Uzbekistan-Pakistan Business Forum and “Made in Uzbekistan” exhibition would be held in Islamabad on February 5-6.
