Uzbekistan, Pakistan discuss progress on bilateral transit trade agreement

March 9, 2021 (MLN): Uzbekistan and Pakistan have discussed the progress made on bilateral transit trade agreement, preferential trade agreement.

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood and Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister Sardor Umurzakov, in a video call, also discussed cooperation in aviation, customs, banking and visa issues.

According to a statement, they also resolved to implement the decisions made during the Adviser's visit to Tashkent in February as per the agreed timelines. 

In order to further deepen the trade ties, both sides also agreed to hold a business conference at Tashkent in July, 2021.               

The Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister said an Uzbek delegation will visit Pakistan on March 12 to hold talks on enhancing progress on the above matters.

Radio Pakistan