PM Shehbaz says Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan will work towards expanding bilateral trade to $200m
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that he and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov had held talks focused on economic cooperation and agreed that “our economic partnership must now move to a more practical and result-oriented stage”. “To this end, we will be working on a comprehensive plan of practical measures aimed at gradually increasing bilateral trade to $200 million, improving…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan aim to boost bilateral trade to $200 million, as they signed multiple agreements during their meeting in Bishkek. The two countries currently have a trade worth around $16 million, according to Shehbaz. The Prime Minister expressed his desire to convert the Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) into an agreement to meet the target within two years.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of connectivity, transit trade, energy cooperation, education, science and technology, health, culture, tourism, security and defense, and environmental issues. They also reaffirmed their commitment to working together at international forums, including the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
The Prime Minister praised Kyrgyzstan's recent achievements, including hosting the World Nomad Games, becoming a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, and chairing the SCO. The Kyrgyz President acknowledged Pakistan's warm welcome and support.
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