ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said that Pakistan desired to enhance its ties with Uzbekistan in multiple sectors including trade and commerce. The bilateral relations were discussed in a meeting between Ishaq Dar and Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, who is here on a two-day official visit.
On his arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received the guest, which followed their one-on-one meeting.
The deputy prime minister said that Pakistan and Uzbekistan enjoyed strong and friendly relations. The Uzbek foreign minister expressed his pleasure in visiting Pakistan, saying they considered Pakistan their second home.
He said Uzbekistan greatly valued its relationship with Pakistan. Later, both leaders also held delegation-level talks wherein they held in-depth discussion on all aspects of bilateral relations including trade, investment, security and people-to-people contacts.
The two sides also reiterated their resolve to expedite the efforts for early execution of Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Project. –Agencies
