ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov has appreciated Pakistan’s sustained diplomatic efforts to promote regional peace and security.
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister made the remarks during a phone conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday, a Foreign Office statement said.
Deputy PM Dar congratulated Uzbekistan on assuming the Chairpersonship of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) for 2026-2027 and assured Uzbekistan of Pakistan’s full support and assistance.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, H.E. Bakhtiyor Saidov @FM_Saidov.
The DPM/FM congratulated Uzbekistan on assuming the Chairpersonship of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) for 2026-2027 and assured Uzbekistan of Pakistan’s full support and assistance. Foreign Minister Saidov, in turn, expressed Uzbekistan’s support for Pakistan as it has assumed the Chairpersonship of the SCO Council of Heads of State (CHS) for 2026-2027.
The two Ministers discussed the dates and preparations for the upcoming SCO CHS Summit 2027, as well as SCO calendar of activities.
Exchanging views on regional developments, FM Saidov appreciated Pakistan’s sustained efforts for promoting regional peace and security.
Both Ministers exchanged greetings for the leadership of their respective countries and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) November 1, 2026
Foreign Minister Saidov, in turn, expressed Uzbekistan’s support for Pakistan as it has assumed the Chairpersonship of the SCO Council of Heads of State (CHS) for 2026-2027.
The two Ministers discussed the dates and preparations for the upcoming SCO CHS Summit 2027, as well as SCO calendar of activities.
Had a phone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator H.E @MIshaqDar50.
Discussed further strengthening the strategic partnership between 🇺🇿 and 🇵🇰, expanding trade, economic and investment ties, increasing bilateral trade, and advancing promising joint projects.
Particular attention was paid to cooperation within the SCO, including Uzbekistan’s and Pakistan’s respective chairmanships in the Organization’s bodies for 2026–2027, as well as the agenda of upcoming events.
Also exchanged views on cooperation within the UN, the Economic Cooperation Organization and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, as well as on the regional situation.
Reaffirmed our commitment to further developing bilateral relations on the basis of strong political dialogue and mutual support.
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ŞHT doirasidagi hamkorlikka alohida eʼtibor qaratib, Özbekiston va Pokistonning 2026–2027-yillarda taşkilotning tegişli tuzilmalaridagi raisligi hamda bölajak tadbirlar kun tartibini körib çiqdik.
BMT, Iqtisodiy hamkorlik taşkiloti va Islom hamkorlik taşkiloti doirasidagi özaro hamkorlik, şuningdek, mintaqaviy vaziyat yuzasidan fikr almaşdik.
Mustahkam siyosiy muloqot va özaro qöllab-quvvatlaş asosida ikki tomonlama munosabatlarimizni yanada rivojlantirişga sodiqligimizni tasdiqladik.
— Bakhtiyor Saidov 🇺🇿 (@FM_Saidov) November 1, 2026
Both Ministers exchanged greetings for the leadership of their respective countries and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations.
Last month, Pakistan and Uzbekistan had agreed to boost economic cooperation by turning existing agreements into concrete projects with clear timelines and financing arrangements.
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In February this year, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a two-day official visit to Islamabad aimed at deepening bilateral ties.
During the visit, the two countries signed 28 agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) across multiple sectors to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Over the years, the relationship between Islamabad and Tashkent has strengthened due to high-level interactions, increased economic partnership, and collaboration in regional and international forums.
