{"id":55857,"date":"2025-12-04T20:48:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T20:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=55857"},"modified":"2025-12-04T20:48:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T20:48:58","slug":"pakistan-kyrgyzstan-business-forum-sets-new-momentum-for-economic-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-kyrgyzstan-business-forum-sets-new-momentum-for-economic-cooperation\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan\u2013Kyrgyzstan Business Forum Sets New Momentum for Economic Cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"ISLAMABAD: 04 Dec 2025 – Pakistan and the Kyrgyz Republic reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties as Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan addressed the Pakistan\u2013Kyrgyzstan Business Forum in Islamabad.<\/p>\n

The event was graced by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov, reflecting the high level of priority both governments accord to deepening bilateral economic engagement.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Business Forum witnessed an unprecedented level of participation, bringing together 20 delegates from the Kyrgyz Republic and 83 Pakistani companies from diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals, education, banking, mining, IT, energy, and logistics.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The forum facilitated 120 structured B2B meetings, enabling productive interactions and opening promising avenues for commercial collaboration.<\/p>\n

During the proceedings, both the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the President of the Kyrgyz Republic<\/strong> underscored the importance of enhancing cooperation in logistics, energy corridors, and regional connectivity, emphasizing that greater physical and institutional linkages are essential for boosting trade volumes and exploring new investment opportunities.\"\"<\/p>\n

The forum marked a significant breakthrough with the signing of eleven (11) Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) across key sectors, including Pharma, IT, Mining, Investment, Energy, Logistics, and Banking.<\/p>\n

Both sides also agreed to strengthen cooperation in investment facilitation, standardization, and halal trade, areas that are poised to enhance business confidence and streamline future commercial engagements.<\/p>\n

The forum builds on previous high-level exchanges and ongoing economic initiatives between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan.<\/p>\n

In his address, Federal Minister Jam Kamal Khan emphasized that despite the longstanding historic and cultural bonds between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan, bilateral economic engagement remains far below its true potential.\"\"<\/p>\n

He called for focused, actionable measures to accelerate trade, expand investments, and create sustainable economic linkages.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He highlighted the strategic relevance of both nations\u2014Pakistan\u2019s deep-sea ports and connectivity links, and Kyrgyzstan\u2019s position at the heart of the Eurasian region\u2014underscoring the enormous opportunity for developing efficient trade corridors and leveraging geographic complementarities.<\/p>\n

The Minister underscored the wide range of opportunities for collaboration in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, IT, renewable energy, value-added industries, and mining,<\/strong> encouraging Kyrgyz companies to explore Pakistan\u2019s evolving investment landscape. He also highlighted the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) as a one-window platform that supports investors, reduces regulatory hurdles, and ensures timely decision-making.<\/p>\n

Jam Kamal Khan reiterated that the private sector is the principal driver of Pakistan\u2013Kyrgyzstan economic cooperation. He assured the business communities of full governmental support in facilitating market access, encouraging partnerships, and enabling long-term investment-led growth.<\/p>\n

Pakistan Kyrgyz Republic Sign 15 MoUs & Agreements ! Sides To Enhance Trade UpTo USD 200 M till 2027-28 ! Determined on Implementation of CASA 1000<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n