Uzbek President Visits Pakistan to Boost Trade
Analysis based on 16 articles · First reported Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Feb 05, 2026
The state visit of Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Pakistan is expected to positively impact regional trade and investment, particularly in the energy and defense sectors. Increased cooperation and the push for the Trans-Afghan Railway project could lead to new economic opportunities for both Pakistan and Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is undertaking a two-day state visit to Pakistan from February 5-6 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. During his visit, President Mirziyoyev will meet with President Asif Ali Zardari, hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and address the Pakistan-Uzbekistan Business Forum. Discussions will focus on reviewing bilateral relations and identifying new avenues for cooperation in diverse sectors, including trade, energy, defense, education, people-to-people exchange, and regional connectivity. Both nations aim to increase bilateral trade to $2 billion and have expressed commitment to expanding investment and economic cooperation. The visit also emphasizes trade facilitation, logistics improvement, customs digitalization, and the development of regional trade corridors, with strong support for the Trans-Afghan Railway project.
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