Pakistan, Uzbekistan move to deepen bilateral ties

December 17, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan and Uzbekistan agreed to intensify cooperation across political, parliamentary and economic fronts during a meeting in Islamabad.

The discussions built on a framework supported by multiple signed agreements and a newly established high-level coordination mechanism.

The understanding emerged from talks between Advisor to the Chairman Senate and Ambassador for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference, Misbah Khar, and Uzbek Senator Husan Ermatov.

The discussions reviewed progress on bilateral engagement, including the implementation of several memoranda of understanding, the formation of a High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, and a jointly agreed roadmap with defined timelines.

Parliamentary engagement has gained traction following the recent Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference held in Islamabad, creating an additional channel to support broader diplomatic and economic cooperation.

The roadmap is expected to guide collaboration in areas such as trade, connectivity, energy and regional integration, which are central to both countries’ efforts to expand ties within Central and South Asia.

Senator Ermatov conveyed goodwill from Uzbekistan’s leadership to Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani and reiterated Tashkent’s interest in strengthening relations with Pakistan, according to Radio Pakistan.

Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination to translate existing frameworks into tangible outcomes.

Pakistan-Uzbekistan relations have expanded steadily in recent years, supported by growing diplomatic exchanges and a shared focus on regional connectivity projects linking Central Asia with South Asian markets.

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