ISLAMABAD: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, proposed on Thursday the establishment of a sister-city relationship between Islamabad and Astana, as well as renaming a street in Islamabad after a notable Kazakh figure.
During a meeting with CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Ambassador Kistafin emphasized Kazakhstan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Pakistan across cultural, economic, and business sectors.
He praised Pakistan for successfully hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, highlighting the visit of Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister as a testament to Islamabad’s hospitality and scenic beauty.
Chairman Randhawa welcomed these initiatives, expressing the CDA’s readiness to formalize the relationship through Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). He also highlighted the potential for collaboration on city development projects, including a new advanced slaughterhouse.
Both parties reaffirmed their dedication to fostering closer ties, signaling a new chapter in Pakistan-Kazakhstan relations through urban and cultural partnerships.
