On September 20, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan met with Acting Prime Minister Anwar ul-Haq Kakar of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as part of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, presidential press service reported
The discussions primarily revolved around the mutual efforts to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Pakistan, with a particular focus on trade, economics, investment, and transportation.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the significant increase in mutual trade, which has surged by 75% since the beginning of the year. This boost in trade was accompanied by a 50% increase in cargo transportation and the establishment of 20 new joint ventures.
President Mirziyoyev underlined the importance of creating favorable conditions to facilitate further growth in trade within the framework of the Preferential Trade Agreement.
The leaders recognized the substantial potential for expanding and enhancing cooperation between the regions of both countries. They explored the possibilities of joint investment projects in sectors such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, electrical engineering, and tourism.
The meeting also involved discussions on regional security, including an assessment of the evolving situation in Afghanistan. It was emphasized that collaborative efforts are vital for advancing the construction of the Trans-Afghan railway, a project with significant regional implications.
Earlier Daryo reported that Uzbekistan's President met with GE HealthCare CEO to foster collaborative healthcare projects.
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