Qureshi, Uzbek FM discuss bilateral ties

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Uzbek Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Khafizovich Kamilov to discuss the bilateral relations between the two countries.

The two diplomats discussed the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation with a special focus on trade and economic relations and connectivity.

Emphasising the existence of long-standing bonds between the two nations, the two sides reaffirmed the commitment to continue further strengthening bilateral ties.

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The top diplomat fondly recalled the historic visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Uzbekistan in July last year and its substantive outcomes in myriad fields, including trade, education, culture, communication, defence, tourism and people-to-people contacts.

The Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the Trans-Afghan Railway project and assured all possible cooperation for its early realization.

Foreign Minister Qureshi underscored the importance of peace and stability in the region and stressed the need to sustain economic and humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan to avert the looming crisis.

Both sides agreed to remain in touch to work closely towards strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation at regional and international fora, including in UN, OIC, SCO and ECO.