ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich, to discuss matters of mutual interest, with a strong focus on regional connectivity and strengthening bilateral ties.
During the call, Ishaq Dar briefed his Uzbek counterpart on his recent engagements in Kabul, particularly regarding progress on the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Line Project—a major initiative aimed at transforming regional trade and transit dynamics.
The Deputy Prime Minister expressed optimism that the framework agreement for the strategic project would soon be finalized and signed by the three participating countries. The agreement is seen as a crucial step toward improving connectivity and economic integration across Central and South Asia.
The two foreign ministers also reviewed the broader state of Uzbekistan-Pakistan bilateral relations, emphasizing the need to further deepen cooperation in various sectors, particularly trade, investment, infrastructure development, and people-to-people exchanges.
In addition, the leaders exchanged views on key regional and global developments, reaffirming their commitment to collaborative diplomacy and stronger engagement in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
The conversation reflects the growing momentum in Pakistan’s regional outreach and the shared desire between Islamabad and Tashkent to forge closer ties in line with mutual interests.
