ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Monday reiterated their commitment to enhanced political, economic, and cultural engagements, including through continued high-level leadership exchanges.
The commitment was made during a telephone call between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, a Foreign Office statement said.
Reaffirming the strong and growing Pakistan-Uzbekistan bilateral relations, they underscored the importance of sustained momentum in political, economic, and cultural engagements.
The two leaders also agreed to maintain close contact to follow up on ongoing initiatives and explore new avenues for collaboration.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, received a telephone call today from the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov @FM_Saidov.
Reaffirming the strong and growing Pakistan-Uzbekistan bilateral relations, the two FMs… pic.twitter.com/6GCMSTMrao
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) January 12, 2026
Over the years, the relationship between Pakistan and Uzbekistan has strengthened due to high-level interactions, increased economic partnership, and collaboration in regional and international forums.
Growing trade ties
Economic ties between the two countries have shown steady growth. Bilateral trade reached nearly $450 million between January and October 2025, with Uzbekistan’s exports accounting for approximately $320 million, reflecting expanding commercial exchanges and strengthening economic relations.
Historical ties
Pakistan and Uzbekistan share close historical, cultural, and civilisational ties and have in recent years worked to deepen cooperation in trade, connectivity, energy, security, and people-to-people exchanges.
Both countries are members of regional platforms such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and have repeatedly emphasised the importance of regional connectivity linking Central Asia with South Asia.
Islamabad and Tashkent have also explored cooperation on transport corridors, including rail and road links aimed at improving access to regional markets, while political engagement has intensified through regular high-level exchanges.
Strengthening economic ties remains a key focus as both sides seek to expand bilateral trade and investment.
