Parliamentary Diplomacy: Acting President Gilani and NA Speaker Sadiq Meet Uzbekistan’s Nuriddin Ismailov
Islamabad : The Speaker of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis, Nuriddin Ismailov, met separately with Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Islamabad today, highlighting growing ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.
During his meeting with Acting President Gilani, Ismailov discussed bilateral relations, regional cooperation, and the promotion of parliamentary ties. The Acting President emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to promoting peace and prosperity in the region through economic cooperation and parliamentary engagement. He noted that bilateral trade between the two countries has increased from $27 million to $111 million, with plans to raise it to $2 billion over the next four years.
President Gilani also underscored the significance of the Trans-Afghan Railway project, which will connect Pakistan and Uzbekistan via Afghanistan. He said the successful completion of the project would usher in a new era of regional connectivity, trade, and prosperity. The meeting described Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to Tashkent as the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral relations.
Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq held discussions with Nuriddin Ismailov on enhancing parliamentary cooperation and people-to-people contacts. Sadiq highlighted the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in fostering peace, stability, and development in the region. He also noted that delegations from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, and Iran are scheduled to visit Pakistan next month.
The Speaker pointed to Gwadar and Karachi ports as vital gateways connecting Uzbekistan to global trade routes. In his remarks, Ismailov praised Pakistan’s diplomatic response during the recent Pak-India conflict and emphasized that the relations between the two countries are founded on brotherhood, trust, and mutual interest.
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