- Pakistan is establishing long-term economic cooperation with Central Asia, including plans to join the International North-South Transport Corridor.
- Uzbekistan and Pakistan discussed strengthening economic cooperation, focusing on leveraging railway connectivity and investment to link Central Asian markets to Pakistani ports.
Pakistan and Uzbekistan Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Economic Ties
What happened
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to discuss strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. The discussion centered on advancing bilateral ties within the frameworks of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Economic Cooperation Organization. The conversation took place on November 11, 2026.
From pakistantoday.com.pk
Why it matters
The talks underscore efforts to deepen regional economic integration between the two nations. By advancing cooperation within the Economic Cooperation Organization, the discussions support shared regional priorities and aim to attract international investment.
Uzbekistan and Pakistan are focusing on leveraging railway connectivity and investment to link Central Asian markets to Pakistani ports, as Pakistan establishes long-term economic cooperation with Central Asia.
From pakistantoday.com.pk
Who's involved
- Bakhtiyor SaidovUzbek Foreign Minister who discussed strengthening ties with Pakistan.
- Ishaq DarDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan who led the discussions.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- PakistanSpeculative
Pakistan might attract international investors for the Mineral Investment Forum.
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The entities involved
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Bakhtiyor Saidov
Uzbek diplomat and politician (born 1981)
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Ishaq Dar
Deputy Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan