Rawalpindi, 19 January 2022 (TDI): Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan met with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
The meeting took place at the Army General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The two officials discussed matters pertaining to mutual interest, regional security situation, and cooperation in various fields during the meeting.
General Bajwa lauded that the law and order situation in Kazakhstan has been restored amicably. Aside from that, the situation in Afghanistan was also deliberated upon. The Pakistani Army Chief emphasized the necessity for earnest global efforts to prevent a humanitarian crisis in the country.
In addition, General Bajwa highlighted that Pakistan remains determined to cooperate with its global partners to establish peace in the region. The Kazakh Ambassador on his part appreciated the role as well as efforts of Pakistan for regional stability.
Furthermore, Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin on his part pledged to play his role for further progress in the diplomatic collaboration between Pakistan and Kazakhstan at all levels. The two countries enjoy close brotherly relations.
Pakistan-Kazakhstan Ties
Pakistan was amongst the first few countries to recognize Kazakhstan when it gained independence in December 1991. However, the diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1992 after the official visit of the then Kazakh President, Nursultan Nazarbayev to Pakistan.
Kazakhstan and Pakistan enjoy amicable relations based on a common outlook towards international issues along with reciprocal understanding, goodwill for each other, and Islamic brotherhood.
Economic bilateral cooperation between the two has been institutionalized via Pakistan-Kazakhstan Inter-Governmental Commission on economic, scientific, trade, technological as well as cultural cooperation.
The Eighth Session of Pakistan–Kazakhstan Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on Trade, Technological Economic, Scientific, and Cultural Cooperation was held in Nur-Sultan in November 2015. The two partners regularly coordinate with one another for mutual benefit.
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