Uzbekistan\u2019s Ambassador to Pakistan Alisher Tukhtaev has announced his government\u2019s plan to introduce a new direct flight route between Uzbekistan and Karachi this year, describing it as a significant step to foster closer ties between the two nations, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Pakistan and Uzbekistan are strengthening ties through trade and economic cooperation. A $1 billion trade deal was signed in 2023, and plans for further collaboration, including a roadmap for industrial cooperation, show the two sides\u2019 commitment to boosting regional connectivity.<\/p>\n
During his official visit to Karachi from January 2-4, Ambassador Tukhtaev addressed the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), and members of the business community in Sindh\u2019s metropolis.<\/p>\n
He highlighted the historic and brotherly relations between Uzbekistan and Pakistan, underpinned by shared cultural and religious affinities.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur two nations are closer than ever, thanks to the realisation of the long-awaited vision of regional connectivity,\u201d the ambassador said, per the report, emphasising the ongoing efforts to enhance economic cooperation and strategic collaboration.<\/p>\n
Ambassador Tukhtaev shared that Uzbekistan implemented a soft visa regime for Pakistani citizens in September 2023, facilitating business and tourist travel. This initiative, coupled with the recently launched direct flights between Tashkent and Lahore, shows Uzbekistan\u2019s commitment to fostering people-to-people connections and promoting mutual understanding.<\/p>\n
Highlighting the trade potential, the ambassador noted that mutual trade between Uzbekistan and Pakistan has tripled over the past five years, rising from $122 million in 2019 to $387 million in 2023.<\/p>\n
He stressed the untapped opportunities for further collaboration, particularly in sectors such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, leather and tannery, food processing, and agribusiness.<\/p>\n
Ambassador Tukhtaev also commended the success of the \u201cMade in Pakistan\u201d single-country exhibition held in Tashkent last June, which provided an invaluable platform for entrepreneurs from both nations to forge new trade and investment agreements.<\/p>\n
Building on this momentum, he announced plans for a \u201cMade in Uzbekistan\u201d industrial exhibition in Karachi later this year, expressing confidence that it would further strengthen economic ties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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