KHANKENDI-AZERBAIJAN, Jul 04 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in a meeting on sidelines of 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit on Friday, emphasized importance of regional integration and connectivity projects, particularly Trans-Afghan Railway Project.
During the meeting, both the leaders agreed on visits of their senior Ministers to Tashkent and Islamabad to finalise necessary agreements on these subjects, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said.
Both leaders expressed their satisfaction on the strong ongoing cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan at both bilateral and multilateral levels. The two sides underscored the cultural, civilizational and historical ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan which provide a solid foundation for robust partnership in multiple domains.
The two leaders agreed to enhance collaboration in diverse fields including trade and investment, connectivity, energy, regional security, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
They reaffirmed the commitment to further deepen and diversify the longstanding brotherly cooperation between the two countries.
The two leaders also shared perspectives on regional and global issues of common concern.