ISLAMABAD, May 04 (APP):Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani and Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin on Monday discussed matters of mutual interest, including political and parliamentary cooperation, trade and economic collaboration, and regional connectivity. During the meeting, the Chairman of the Senate commended the ambassador’s active contribution to strengthening Pakistan-Kazakhstan relations. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its longstanding and cordial ties with Kazakhstan, …
Chairman Senate, Kazakhstan envoy discuss bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD, May 04 (APP):Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani and Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin on Monday discussed matters of mutual interest, including political and parliamentary cooperation, trade and economic collaboration, and regional connectivity.
During the meeting, the Chairman of the Senate commended the ambassador’s active contribution to strengthening Pakistan-Kazakhstan relations.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its longstanding and cordial ties with Kazakhstan, grounded in mutual respect, shared values, and a common vision for regional peace and prosperity.
The Chairman of the Senate termed the recent state visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Pakistan a landmark development that has elevated bilateral relations to the level of a strategic partnership.
Highlighting the importance of parliamentary diplomacy, he underscored the need to strengthen institutional linkages between the legislatures of both countries.
He called for regular high-level exchanges and the reactivation of parliamentary friendship groups to foster greater engagement and the exchange of best practices.
On economic cooperation, the Chairman of the Senate noted positive momentum in bilateral trade, particularly in the agriculture sector. He emphasized enhanced connectivity, including the establishment of direct air links, to facilitate trade, tourism, and people-to-people contacts.
Regional cooperation also featured prominently in the discussions. The Chairman of the Senate reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to promote regional market access and support initiatives aimed at strengthening inter-regional linkages, noting that peace and stability remain essential prerequisites for sustainable economic growth.
Ambassador Kistafin appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in advancing regional peace and connectivity and expressed Kazakhstan’s keenness to expand cooperation with Pakistan across multiple sectors.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening cooperation through sustained dialogue and engagement at all levels.
