PM Shehbaz Sharif departs Kyrgyzstan after key bilateral talks

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, wrapping up a three-day trip, according to Mettis Global. During the stay he held talks with President Sadyr Japarov and oversaw the signing of an accord that targets $200 million in bilateral trade within two years. Trade between the two countries currently stands at roughly $16m.

Ishaq Dar, serving as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, completed the accord in Bishkek with his Kyrgyz counterpart while both leaders looked on. Shehbaz Sharif also called for tangible measures that would convert the close friendship into stronger commercial and economic links. Japarov said the two sides agreed on accords in energy, pharmaceuticals and agriculture, along with tourism, investment, trade and the digital economy.

Japarov emphasised transport and logistics links, noting that Pakistani seaports could open access for Kyrgyzstan to South Asian and global markets. He added that Kyrgyzstan might act as a connection between Pakistan and Central Asia, plus the broader Eurasian area.