Partnership between Pak & Uzbekistan is set to grow stronger, opening new doors to prosperity for their people: PM Shhebaz

TASHKENT, Feb 26 (SABAH): Pakistan and Uzbekistan have signed several Memorandums of Understanding and agreements to further bolster cooperation between the two countries in diverse sectors.

The MoUs and agreements included, MoU between Tashkent and Lahore, cooperation agreement between news agencies, inter-agency agreement on Youth Affairs, agreement on cooperation in the field of science technology and innovation.

The two countries also signed agreements in the fields of visa-free travel of diplomatic passport holders, military intelligence, internal affairs, professional and technical training and training of diplomats.

Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev were also present in the documents exchange ceremony.

The two leaders also singed joint declaration after the official visit of Pakistan’s Prime Minister to Uzbekistan and the protocol of establishment of Pakistan-Uzbekistan High-Level Strategic Council.

Meanwhile Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed his pleasure in meeting President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev during Wednesday’s formal talks.

In a post on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared that their discussions focused on strengthening trade, enhancing connectivity, boosting energy cooperation, and promoting cultural exchanges between the two nations.

Highlighting their shared resolve and common goals, the Prime Minister affirmed that both countries are committed to covering all aspects of their bilateral ties, from trade to connectivity.

He emphasized that the partnership between Pakistan and Uzbekistan is set to grow stronger, opening new doors to prosperity for their people.