Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5th Jan, 2025) Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev announced the Uzbek government’s plan to introduce a new direct flight route between Uzbekistan and Karachi this year. He described it as significant in fostering closer ties between the two nations.
During his visit from January 2-4, Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev addressed various organizations and business community members about historic relations based on cultural and religious affinities:
“Our two nations are closer than ever,” emphasizing efforts to enhance economic cooperation. [UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5th Jan, 2025]
He shared that Uzbekistan implemented a visa-free regime for Pakistani citizens in September 2023. He also announced the recently launched direct flights between Tashkent and Lahore as part of an ongoing effort to foster connectivity:
“Our two nations are closer than ever,” emphasizing efforts to enhance economic cooperation. [UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5th Jan, 2025]
Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev noted mutual trade has tripled over the past five years:
- Mutual trade between Uzbekistan and Pakistan is now $387 million. [UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5th Jan, 2025]
He emphasized untapped opportunities in textiles, pharmaceuticals, leather & tannery, food processing, and agribusiness sectors:
“Untapped opportunities for further collaboration,” particularly in the mentioned sectors. [UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5th Jan, 2025]Commending success of last June’s “Made in Pakistan” exhibition which facilitated new trade and investment agreements:
- Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev announced plans for a similar event to strengthen economic ties later this year. [UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5th Jan, 2025]
An invitation extended by the ambassador to visit Uzbekistan and explore investment opportunities in regions such as Bukhara, Sirdarya, Surkhondarya, and Kashkadarya:
- He assured full support from the Uzbek Embassy for government and business meetings during visits. [UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5th Jan, 2025]
Assurance of a safe environment conducive to investment in Sindh:
- He welcomed Pakistani companies exploring opportunities and the idea of organizing B2B meetings during visits. [UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5th Jan, 2025]
Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev’s visit highlighted commitment to advancing regional connectivity and strengthening bilateral ties between Uzbekistan and Pakistan. [UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5th Jan, 2025]