Special Assistant to Pakistan’s Prime Minister on production and industries, Haroon Akhtar Khan, met with the Governor of Uzbekistan’s Navoiy Region, Normat Tursunov, to discuss new avenues for collaboration in trade, industry, and investment.
The ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, was also present in the meeting, alongside the respective delegations of each side. The discussions covered a broad range of sectors aimed at boosting economic engagement between the two countries.
A key proposal from the Uzbek side focused on the export of live animals from Pakistan to Uzbekistan, which both sides examined in detail.
The meeting also highlighted opportunities for cooperation in pharmaceuticals, leather, and other priority industries, reflecting shared economic interests.
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Both delegations stressed the need to enhance business-to-business (B2B) linkages to unlock trade potential. Particular emphasis was placed on increasing meat exports and facilitating private sector partnerships to drive sustainable growth.
These efforts align with Pakistan’s broader vision of expanding regional trade and connectivity under the leadership of the prime minister.
Haroon Akhtar Khan informed the Uzbek delegation that he would soon lead a high-level Pakistani delegation to Uzbekistan to further explore investment opportunities and deepen industrial collaboration.
The planned visit is expected to build on the momentum generated during the current engagement. The meeting concluded on a positive note, with Haroon Akhtar Khan presenting a souvenir to Governor Tursunov.
Both sides exchanged warm regards and expressed optimism about the future of Pakistan-Uzbekistan relations, reaffirming their commitment to shared prosperity and stronger economic ties.
Sohail Majeed
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
