ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and Uzbek president Shavkat Miromonovich will review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, at a virtual summit being held on Wednesday (April 14).
According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office today (Tuesday), matters pertaining to areas including political, trade, economic, security, connectivity and people-to-people exchanges will be discussed.
“Both sides will focus on enhancing political and strategic linkages, fast-tracking transit and trade cooperation, and building educational and cultural collaboration,” the statement added.
The FO further said Trans-Afghan Railway Project, agreed between Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan earlier this year, is a key area of focus. “PM Imran and Uzbek President will also exchange views on key regional and international issues,” it added.
“The virtual summit will provide an opportunity to further build on existing bilateral cooperation in all areas of common interest,” the FO added.
The two leaders had earlier met on the sidelines of 19th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of SCO Member States in Bishkek on 13-14 June 2019 and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum in Beijing on 26-27 April 2019.
The relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan are rooted deep in common faith, shared history, and cultural affinities — providing a firm foundation for increased cooperation.
