BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 11. Uzbekistan and
Pakistan have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and
expand cooperation within regional organizations, including the
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Economic
Cooperation Organization (ECO), during a phone conversation on
Wednesday.
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov announced the
talks in a statement posted on his Telegram channel.
During the conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister
and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the officials reviewed the
current state of bilateral relations and prospects for further
cooperation.
They emphasized the importance of advancing shared regional
priorities, coordinating efforts on matters of mutual interest, and
maintaining regular dialogue. The sides also stressed the need to
strengthen engagement within the SCO and ECO frameworks.
Uzbekistan and Pakistan have been working to expand their
economic partnership, focusing on trade, investment, transport
connectivity and industrial cooperation. Bilateral trade turnover
increased by 37.8% in 2025 to $326.9 million, while the two
countries have set a target of raising the figure to $2 billion.
Key areas of cooperation include agriculture, textiles,
pharmaceuticals, energy and logistics, alongside efforts to
strengthen transport links between Central and South Asia.
