ISLAMABAD, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan stressed the importance of joint efforts with Uzbekistan to promote regional connectivity to support economic growth and development in the region.
Speaking to Uzbek Transport Minister Makhkamov Ilkham on Tuesday visiting Islamabad, Khan said Pakistani seaports provide a great opportunity for Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries to access the ocean. Indian, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s office.
The Pakistani Prime Minister reaffirmed his commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation in all fields.
He also emphasized his country’s determination to forge closer ties with Central Asia, covering trade, investment, energy and people-to-people contacts.
Mr. Ilkham paid a one-day visit to Islamabad to discuss rail and road cooperation between Central Asia and Pakistani seaports.
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