{"id":59473,"date":"2026-02-13T08:01:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T08:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=59473"},"modified":"2026-02-13T08:29:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T08:29:42","slug":"president-mirziyoyevs-pakistan-visit-significant-for-not-only-two-countries-but-will-pave-the-way-to-accelerate-cooperation-btw-two-regions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/president-mirziyoyevs-pakistan-visit-significant-for-not-only-two-countries-but-will-pave-the-way-to-accelerate-cooperation-btw-two-regions\/","title":{"rendered":"President Mirziyoyev’s Pakistan Visit Significant for not only Two Countries but will Pave the Way to Accelerate Cooperation btw Two Regions"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pakistan and Uzbekistan could play a pivotal role in fostering economic integration between South and Central Asia as President Mirziyoyev\u2019s visit to Islamabad was part of a broader vision to enhance regional connectivity and cooperation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These views were shared by First Deputy Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhromjon Aloev at a roundtable discussion titled \u201cUzbekistan and Pakistan on the Path to Strategic Partnership: Outcomes of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev\u2019s state visit to Islamabad,\u201d held by the Embassy in Islamabad.<\/p>\n

President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Pakistan on 05-06 Feb where he recieved a warm welcome. A joint declaration was signed during the visit along with around 20 agreements and memorandums of understanding covering diverse areas of cooperation.<\/p>\n

Particular attention was devoted to the strategic Trans-Afghan Railway project. An agreement was reached to complete the feasibility study by 2026 in cooperation with Pakistan\u2019s Ministry of Railways. This large-scale infrastructure initiative has the potential to reshape the transport and logistics landscape of Central and South Asia and provide Uzbekistan with access to the ports of Karachi, Qasim, and Gwadar \u2014 a development of strategic importance for the diversification of foreign trade.<\/div>\n
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Pakistani experts emphasized that the negotiations demonstrated a strong political will to institutionalize cooperation on a long-term basis. The first meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council was held, a major business forum was organized \u2014 during which more than 50 agreements and memorandums were signed \u2014 and discussions covered regional security and the sustainable development of Afghanistan as a bridge of cooperation rather than a source of instability.<\/div>\n

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Both sides held extensive discussions to enhance bilateral trade and investment collaboration. The sides set a target of reaching $2 billion in bilateral trade in the coming years.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr. Aloev said the visit would serve as a catalyst for strengthening bilateral economic and trade relations as well as advancing regional economic integration between the two countries. The visit marked the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral history and would lead to enhanced strategic cooperation and expanded economic prospects.<\/p>\n

He expressed optimism that trade between Pakistan and Uzbekistan would increase manifold. He also highlighted that the Government of Pakistan conferred its highest civilian award, Nishan-e-Pakistan, on President Mirziyoyev in recognition of his contributions toward strengthening bilateral relations.<\/p>\n

In his concluding remarks, Aloev expressed hope for the continued prosperity and development of both nations, underscoring their significant role in strengthening bilateral ties and promoting regional progress.<\/p>\n

Pakistan Central Asia Connectivity Need of the Hour – Timely Completion of Projects Stressed in International Conference with Turkmen, Tajik, Uzbek & Azerbaijan Envoys<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n