ISLAMABAD, Oct 15 (Alliance News): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday while noting the warm and excellent bilateral relations between Pakistan and Kazakhstan emphasized the need to enhance trade and investment, while also focusing on regional connectivity and security.
To achieve this shared objective, the prime minister emphasized the need to maintain regular and high-level contacts, including through institutional mechanisms of bilateral engagement.
Welcoming Kazakhstan’s participation at the SCO CHG Meeting, prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to work with all SCO countries in advancing SCO’s principles and purposes.
The prime minister stressed to convene the meetings of Joint Working Groups on trade and agriculture at the earliest.
The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan congratulated the prime minister on the successful organization of the SCO Summit in Pakistan and lauded Pakistan’s positive role as the SCO Chair.
He reiterated Kazakhstan’s firm resolve to work closely with Pakistan, both as part of SCO and bilaterally, to enhance regional connectivity, trade and development.
“Had a delightful exchange of views with my brother H.E. Mr. Olzhas Bektenov, PM of Kazakhstan on the sidelines of 23rd SCO CHG.
We discussed the need to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, transport, connectivity, agriculture, defence, education and energy sectors and agreed to accelerate official exchanges to take Pakistan – Kazakhstan relations to new heights.
I also extended a cordial invitation to President Kassym Jomart Tokayev to visit Pakistan at his earliest convenience. Pakistan-Kazakhstan ties are poised for a bright future,” separately, the prime minister posted on X handle.
