Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan sign trade and IT deals
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have signed several agreements covering trade, climate change, counterterrorism and information technology. The agreements aim to expand cooperation between the two countries across economic, security and other sectors. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan wants to strengthen its brotherly ties with Kyrgyzstan. The signing ceremony took place in Bishkek and was…
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to increase their bilateral trade to $200 million within two years, following a signing ceremony in Bishkek. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the agreement, which was signed in place of the previous memorandum of understanding (MoU) that set the target. The prime minister emphasized the strong friendship and relations between the two nations, noting that current bilateral trade stands at around $16 million.
He highlighted several areas for improving trade mechanisms, promoting joint investment projects, strengthening industrial cooperation, and expanding direct business-to-business contacts. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to energy cooperation, education, science and technology, health, culture, and tourism. They also discussed regional and international issues of mutual concern, including security and defence cooperation, and multilateralism to address global challenges.
The prime minister congratulated Kyrgyzstan on various achievements, including hosting the World Nomad Games, becoming a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, and its chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
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