{"id":58241,"date":"2026-01-23T13:11:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=58241"},"modified":"2026-01-25T12:24:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T12:24:27","slug":"president-kazakhstan-due-in-pakistan-irs-hosts-curtain-raiser-to-understand-the-action-plan-of-cooperation-ambassador-notes-connectivity-transport-security-political-dialogue-as-key-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/president-kazakhstan-due-in-pakistan-irs-hosts-curtain-raiser-to-understand-the-action-plan-of-cooperation-ambassador-notes-connectivity-transport-security-political-dialogue-as-key-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"President Kazakhstan Due in Pakistan ! IRS Hosts Curtain Raiser to Understand the Action Plan of Cooperation ! Ambassador Notes Connectivity, Transport, Security, Political Dialogue as Key Areas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58325\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kazakhstan-President-Visit-Pakistan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kazakhstan-President-Visit-Pakistan.jpg 700w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kazakhstan-President-Visit-Pakistan-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kazakhstan-President-Visit-Pakistan-696x473.jpg 696w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kazakhstan-President-Visit-Pakistan-618x420.jpg 618w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>CENTRAL ASIA MONITORING DESK ISLAMABAD<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad, through its Central Asia Program for Regional Cooperation and Connectivity, hosted a curtain-raiser high-level event titled \u201cUnderstanding the Action Plan of Cooperation Between Astana and Islamabad,\u201d ahead of the first official visit of the President of Kazakhstan, H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Pakistan in February 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The event brought together diplomats, scholars, and policy experts to reflect on the bilateral Action Plan of Cooperation and discuss avenues for further strengthening Pakistan\u2013Kazakhstan relations.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>\u00a0Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President of the Institute of Regional Studies,<\/strong> <\/span>in his opening remarks,welcomed H.E. Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, and highlighted the significance of President Tokayev\u2019s forthcoming visit.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized the strong political ties and shared cultural heritage between Pakistan and Kazakhstan, stressing the need to translate these historic bonds into tangible and result-oriented cooperation. He noted that the upcoming visit would serve as a cornerstone for advancing bilateral understandings, strengthening operational linkages, and deepening regional and diplomatic engagement.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"hgcyh7SFa3\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/president-tokayevs-visit-to-take-cooperation-with-pakistan-to-new-level-his-vision-is-connectivity-in-railway-through-corridors-ambassador-kistafin\/\">President Tokayev&#8217;s Visit to Take Cooperation with Pakistan to New Level ! His Vision is Connectivity in Railway &#038; Through Corridors : Ambassador Kistafin<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;President Tokayev&#8217;s Visit to Take Cooperation with Pakistan to New Level ! His Vision is Connectivity in Railway &#038; Through Corridors : Ambassador Kistafin&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/president-tokayevs-visit-to-take-cooperation-with-pakistan-to-new-level-his-vision-is-connectivity-in-railway-through-corridors-ambassador-kistafin\/embed\/#?secret=Up5trliWVj#?secret=hgcyh7SFa3\" data-secret=\"hgcyh7SFa3\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin,<\/strong> <\/span>delivering the eminent lecture, \u00a0 highlighted the long-standing friendship between the two countries and recalled that Pakistan was among the first states to recognize Kazakhstan following its independence in 1991. He referenced early high-level exchanges that laid the foundation for decades of robust diplomatic relations.<\/p>\n<p>The Ambassador outlined Kazakhstan\u2019s strategic focus on regional connectivity and economic cooperation, underscoring initiatives aimed at enhancing business-to-business collaboration, infrastructure development, and trade facilitation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>He highlighted Kazakhstan\u2019s ambition to transition from a landlocked to a land-linked country through regional infrastructure connecting Central Asia with the Middle East, Europe, and China, and underscored the importance of the Karakoram Highway and potential railway linkages in strengthening Pakistan\u2013Kazakhstan connectivity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Kistafin also identified promising avenues for cooperation in sectors such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, finance including Islamic banking, education, tourism, sports, and culture to strengthen people-to-people ties. He stressed the importance of addressing shared regional challenges, including security concerns, drug trafficking, and language barriers, through constructive dialogue and cooperation, while emphasizing youth engagement, cultural exchanges, and academic collaboration as key drivers of mutual understanding.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin elaborated on the key areas and practical mechanisms for implementing cooperation between Astana and Islamabad, emphasizing the importance of strengthening political dialogue, trade and economic ties, regional connectivity, cooperation in the field of security, cultural exchange, and interaction within international platforms.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"6awFVEInpi\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/first-foremost-kazakhstan-after-constitutional-reforms-elections-by-tazeen-akhtar\/\">First &#038; Foremost Kazakhstan after Constitutional Reforms &#038; Elections -by- Tazeen Akhtar<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;First &#038; Foremost Kazakhstan after Constitutional Reforms &#038; Elections -by- Tazeen Akhtar&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/first-foremost-kazakhstan-after-constitutional-reforms-elections-by-tazeen-akhtar\/embed\/#?secret=AqWlxIKssz#?secret=6awFVEInpi\" data-secret=\"6awFVEInpi\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Particular attention was paid to the role of Kazakhstan and Pakistan as transit transport and logistics hubs in Central and South Asia, as well as to the prospects for expanding cooperation in the context of regional integration.<\/p>\n<p>The Ambassador also underscored the priority importance of the transit and transport agenda and, in this context, highlighted the key outcomes of the 5th meeting of the National Kurultai held in Kyzylorda, with special emphasis on the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan aimed at developing Kazakhstan as a key international transport and logistics hub along the East-West and North-South corridors.<\/p>\n<p>In his concluding remarks, Ambassador Jauhar Saleem expressed optimism about the future of Pakistan\u2013Kazakhstan relations and reaffirmed the IRS\u2019s commitment to promoting regional understanding.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>He also welcomed Azerbaijan\u2019s integration into the broader Central Asian development framework and reiterated the Institute\u2019s guiding principle, \u201cKnow thy neighbours,\u201d emphasizing that sustained dialogue and informed engagement with Pakistan\u2019s neighbourss are essential for enduring friendship and cooperation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Participants of the event discussed opportunities and challenges in the implementation of bilateral projects, as well as potential avenues for further deepening cooperation within a broader regionalcontext.<\/p>\n<p>The interactive question-and-answer session featured substantive discussion on transportation and railway connectivity, regional security, trade facilitation, defense cooperation, and youth engagement. Participants reaffirmed the shared priority of promoting peaceful relations, strengthening regional connectivity, and expanding economic and cultural ties.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"t5MV4OlPmC\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-january-2026\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 January 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 January 2026&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-january-2026\/embed\/#?secret=qoPI0ZSh4E#?secret=t5MV4OlPmC\" data-secret=\"t5MV4OlPmC\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CENTRAL ASIA MONITORING DESK ISLAMABAD The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad, through its Central Asia Program for Regional Cooperation and Connectivity, hosted a curtain-raiser high-level event titled \u201cUnderstanding the Action Plan of Cooperation Between Astana and Islamabad,\u201d ahead of the first official visit of the President of Kazakhstan, H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Pakistan in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":58325,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[126,820,140,47,48,58,1235,443,3882,2373,1202,1117],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58241"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58241"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58241\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58327,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58241\/revisions\/58327"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58241"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58241"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58241"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}