In a high-level diplomatic exchange on December 30, 2025, Pakistan and Uzbekistan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation in trade, regional connectivity, and security. During a telephone call, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov extended New Year greetings to Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, a gesture warmly reciprocated as both leaders reflected on a year of strengthening ties. A central highlight of the conversation was the formal confirmation of the President of Uzbekistan’s upcoming official visit to Pakistan, scheduled for February 2026, which is expected to serve as a landmark event for finalizing several major economic agreements.
Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest@PakinUzbekistan @ForeignOfficePk #RadioPakistan #News https://t.co/A2Gvrss0W4 pic.twitter.com/J01tsUwbvr
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) December 30, 2025
The two leaders engaged in a substantive review of regional and international developments, focusing on the shared goal of increasing trade volumes through the trans-Afghan railway project and other transit initiatives. They emphasized the importance of mutual interest areas such as energy, agriculture, and information technology to drive economic growth in both nations. This latest engagement underscores a growing momentum in Central-South Asian connectivity, as both Islamabad and Tashkent seek to leverage their strategic locations to create a robust economic corridor that benefits the wider region.
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