Prime Minister Imran Khan will begin Uzbekistan visit tomorrow

Prime Minister Imran Khan will begin Uzbekistan visit tomorrow (Thursday).

He will depart to pay a two-day official visit to Uzbekistan from Thursday on the invitation of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Prime Minister Imran Khan will begin Uzbekistan visit tomorrow

A high-level delegation, including the Foreign Minister and other members of the cabinet will accompany him.

A large group of Pakistan’s leading businessmen will also visit Tashkent on the occasion.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reaffirmed Pakistan’s interest to work with Central Asian Republics (CARs) on rail, road and energy projects, which would link Central Asia with Pakistan.

He was speaking at a meeting with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon along with Foreign Ministers of SCO member states in Dushanbe on Wednesday.

The Foreign Minister further said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor provides an ideal opportunity in this regard.

He also spoke on the regional security situation.

Shah Mahmood emphasized that withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan has opened new challenges and opportunities.

He expressed the hope that SCO would continue to play its due role in support of peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan.

Moreover, the FM congratulated the Tajik President on successful stewardship of SCO under its Presidency.

During his presidency, new areas were identified to further strengthen cooperation under SCO.

GTV