Khankendi, Azerbaijan: 4 July 2025 – At the margins of Economic Cooperation Organization summit in the city of Khankendi, a meeting took place between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif.
Topical issues of further expanding and strengthening of Uzbek-Pakistani relations of strategic partnership based on the adopted “road map”.
The active contacts at various levels have been noted with satisfaction. The volumes of trade turnover, number of joint enterprises and direct flight are increasing. Trade houses are created in Karachi and Lahore.
Special attention has been paid to the acceleration of cooperation projects and programs in trade and economic, investment, transport and communication spheres, including promotion of Trans-Afghan railroad construction.
Leaders of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan hold the second meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council
The importance of productive organization of the planned meeting of the Intergovernmental commission and business-forum this year, was noted. The Leaders of Uzbekistan and Pakistan also exchanged views on international and regional agenda.
The two sides underscored the cultural, civilizational and historical ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan which provide a solid foundation for robust partnership in multiple domains. The two leaders agreed to enhance collaboration in diverse fields including trade and investment, connectivity, energy, regional security, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
During the meeting, the leaders emphasized the importance of regional integration and connectivity projects, particularly Trans-Afghan Railway Project. To this end, the two leaders agreed on visits of their senior Ministers to Tashkent and Islamabad to finalise necessary agreements on these subjects.
Both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen and diversify the longstanding brotherly cooperation between the two countries. The two leaders also shared perspectives on regional and global issues of common concern.
