Uzbek Deputy PM to visit Pakistan in September: Abdul Razak Dawood
Last updated on: 19 August,2020 06:54 pm
The adviser emphasized that the existing cordial relations between the two countries be translated
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Charge D Affaires of Uzbek Embassy held a meeting with Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood in Islamabad on Wednesday and discussed bilateral relations.
During the meeting, they also discussed the forthcoming visit of Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister to Pakistan in September. Abdul Razzaq Dawood said that the visit will enhance communication network and trade between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.
The adviser emphasized that the existing cordial relations between the two countries be translated into active cooperation in the different fields.
Earlier in May 2020, Razak Dawood invited the Deputy Prime Minister to visit Pakistan along with a delegation to discuss bilateral economic relations.
The adviser reiterated that the trade and investment relations between the two countries will be strengthened through institutional mechanisms and private sector joint ventures.
He emphasized the importance of developing connectivity for harnessing and deepening the bilateral relationship. He added that Pakistan is keen to develop backward and forward linkages in textile, leather, pharmaceutical and agriculture sector with Uzbekistan. During the visit both sides will sign Memorandum of Understanding for establishment of ‘Pakistan-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment’.
The inaugural session of Joint Working Group is also likely to be held during the visit. Both sides agreed to work together for improving connectivity, establishing banking channels and enhancing bilateral trade.
In the meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister in May, discussions were held on business to business cooperation as well as utilization of Gwadar and Karachi ports for trade. All these suggestions will also be taken up in the upcoming visit next month. In addition, the Uzbek envoy discussed development of connectivity through road, rail and air linkages between both countries.
The envoy also expressed interest in the use of Sialkot International Airport for trade. Both sides agreed to explore opportunities for cooperation and were hopeful that the upcoming visit will help in advancing the bilateral trade and economic ties.