PM’s Uzbekistan visit to open new avenues: Fawad

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ongoing visit to Uzbekistan would open up new vistas of economic and security ties with Central Asian States (CAS).

In a video statement from Tashkent, he said PM Imran was accorded warm welcome and “unprecedented protocol” and his entourage was provided elaborate areal security. It was hoped that the trade with Central Asian States (CAS) would be increased manifold in the coming years, he added. 

The minister said that a large number of business community members were also present in Tashkent and they would find enormous business opportunities.

The main objective of the visit was to enhance travelling facilities among Pakistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, he added.

The minister said: “A loaded truck or train embarking journey from Karachi or Gwadar port should reach Central Asian Stats sans any hindrance. This will enhance trade manifold. The commerce ministry has done a lot of homework to achieve the purpose of enhancing regional trade.”

He said that an important conference was set to be held in Tashkent on Friday (today), in which discussions would be held on regional connectivity and the prime minister would through light on importance of regional connectivity that had the potency to enhance regional economy manifold. Discussions would also be held for achieving lasting peace in Afghanistan, the minister added.

Earlier, he said PM Imran held important meetings with his Uzbek counterpart Abdulla Aripov and was scheduled to meet Uzbek President Shavkat Mizivovev. APP