Islamabad: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held telephonic conversation with Uzbek Foreign Minister H.E. Abdulaziz Khafizovich Kamilov, and Foreign Minister of Tajikistan H.E Sirojiddin Muhriddin on 31 Jan 2022.
The talk with Uzbek counterpart covered the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation, with a special focus on trade and economic relations, and connectivity. Emphasizing the existence of long-standing bonds between the two nations, the two sides reaffirmed the commitment to continue further strengthening bilateral ties.
The Foreign Minister fondly recalled the historic visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Uzbekistan in July 2021 and its substantive outcomes in myriad fields, including trade, education, culture, communication, defence, tourism and people-to-people contacts.
The Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the Trans-Afghan Railway project and assured all possible cooperation for its early realization.
Foreign Minister Qureshi underscored the importance of peace and stability in the region and stressed the need to sustain economic and humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan to avert the looming crisis.
Both sides agreed to remain in touch for working closely towards strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation at regional and international fora, including in UN, OIC, SCO and ECO.
In conversation with Foreign Minister of Tajikistan the two sides expressed satisfaction at the steadily growing bilateral ties and exchanged views on further expanding the partnership.
The Foreign Minister noted increased frequency of high-level visits between the two countries and acknowledged holding of political dialogues, reactivation of economic mechanism, and growing parliamentary ties.
Foreign Minister Qureshi also underlined Pakistan’s “Vision Central Asia” policy that focuses on enhanced and result-oriented engagement with Central Asian countries. He stressed the importance of enhancing trade and economic ties. The Foreign Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the implementation of flagship CASA-1000 power project.
The two sides were pleased to note the excellent multilateral cooperation at global and regional fora, including in the UN, OIC, SCO and ECO.
The Foreign Ministers also discussed the economic and humanitarian requirements in Afghanistan and agreed to continue working together in support of sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held telephonic conversation with Uzbek Foreign Minister H.E. Abdulaziz Khafizovich Kamilov, and Foreign Minister of Tajikistan H.E Sirojiddin Muhriddin on 31 Jan 2022.
