Islamabad (Newsman): The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtayev, met with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan to explore avenues for enhancing business opportunities and bilateral relations.
The meeting emphasized trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
During the discussion, Minister Jam Kamal Khan shared highlights from his recent visit to Uzbekistan, expressing admiration for the country’s infrastructure and rapid development.
The minister emphasized the value of taking inspiration from Uzbekistan’s achievements by stating, “The progress in Uzbekistan is remarkable, and I was particularly impressed by its railway system.”
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The minister highlighted the newly launched flights between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, noting their high occupancy rates as a sign of significant potential for collaboration.
He urged more measures to facilitate travel and cited religious tourism and other sectors as areas ready for growth.
He emphasized the need for a simplified visa application procedure and promoted steps to guarantee legitimate tourists while upholding strict monitoring for tourism.
Ambassador Tukhtayev noted that bilateral trade has unrealized potential, highlighting industries such as food, drugs, tourism, and agriculture.
He reassured the minister of the Uzbek Embassy’s round-the-clock availability to facilitate coordination and promote business ties. The ambassador also stressed the importance of hard work and collaboration to achieve mutual goals.
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Minister Jam Kamal Khan proposed partnerships with local airlines to boost trade and travel connectivity and suggested organizing business-to-business (B2B) interactions during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s expected visit to Uzbekistan.
They also talked extensively about the possibility of hosting a business forum while there.
Concluding the meeting, the minister conveyed greetings to Uzbekistan’s President and other officials, emphasizing the deepening ties between the two nations. Both parties committed to collaborating to realize their relationship’s full potential.
