BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 2. Uzbekistan and
Pakistan have discussed expanding bilateral trade, investment and
economic cooperation, as well as advancing joint projects, during a
phone call between their foreign ministers on November 1.
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov announced the
talks in a statement posted on his Telegram channel.
Saidov said he held a conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime
Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
The sides discussed ways to strengthen the strategic
partnership, increase bilateral trade and expand economic and
investment ties.
Particular attention was paid to cooperation within the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization (SCO), including Uzbekistan’s and
Pakistan’s respective chairmanships in the organization’s bodies in
2026–2027 and preparations for upcoming events.
In addition, the officials exchanged views on cooperation within
the United Nations, the Economic Cooperation Organization and the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation, as well as on regional
developments.
Saidov said both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further
developing bilateral relations through continued political dialogue
and mutual support.
The two countries have also stepped up efforts to expand
bilateral trade and investment, setting a target of increasing
trade turnover to $2 billion. Recent initiatives have
included plans to develop logistics infrastructure, promote
business-to-business contacts and encourage joint ventures in
agriculture, food processing, textiles and other industries.
Transport connectivity remains a key priority, as both sides seek
to strengthen links between Central Asia and South Asian
markets.
