Industrial, economic cooperation discussed with Uzbekistan

Pakistan and Uzbekistan held talks on Tuesday aimed at deepening industrial and economic ties, according to Business Recorder. The discussion, held in Islamabad, came under a framework agreed in February 2026 and centred on trade, investment, exports and contacts between people. Uzbekistan's ambassador, Ali Sher Takhtayev, met Haroon Akhtar Khan, the prime minister's adviser on industries and production.

During a state visit by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in February 2026, the two countries set a goal of lifting bilateral trade to USD 2 billion within five years. Khan said Islamabad wanted to push economic relations to a higher level, and he argued that direct air links, including possible cargo flights, could support trade, exports and tourism. The ambassador also invited a Pakistani business delegation to visit Uzbekistan and meet governors of several provinces.

The two sides also discussed preparations for an expected visit by the Uzbek president to Pakistan soon. Additional Secretary Humaira Zia Mufti was among the officials present at the meeting.