During a telephone conversation on March 30, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif exchanged sincere congratulations on the sacred holiday of Ramadan Hayit – Eid al-Fitr, which is significant for the entire Muslim ummah. Warm wishes of peace, well-being, and prosperity were expressed to the friendly peoples of Uzbekistan and Pakistan.
The implementation of the agreements reached during the historic visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to Uzbekistan in February this year was discussed, in accordance with the adopted “road map.”
The intensification of contacts and the fruitful nature of exchanges at the level of ministries, departments, and sectoral organizations were noted with special satisfaction.
In March, an exhibition of food products from Uzbekistan was successfully held in Islamabad. Starting in April, the launch of an additional flight to Lahore is planned.
The importance of holding the next meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission this year to review the progress of joint projects and take measures to accelerate their implementation was emphasized.
The leaders of Uzbekistan and Pakistan also exchanged views on current regional issues.