Pakistan and Uzbekistan To Boost Trade Under a Five-Year Road map
Pakistan and Uzbekistan pledged on Friday to boost a trade under a Five-Year Roadmap (2026–2030) road map to significantly increase bilateral trade between two countries.
A high-level meeting of the Pakistan–Uzbekistan Joint Working Group was held under the chairmanship of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Haroon Akhtar Khan, to review progress on bilateral economic cooperation and explore new avenues for expanding trade between the two countries.
The meeting marked the second session of the Pakistan–Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Trade, aimed at strengthening economic engagement and enhancing bilateral trade. Secretary Commerce Jawad Paul, along with representatives from various ministries and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), participated in the meeting.
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During the session, participants reviewed progress on previously agreed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and discussed measures to promote trade, improve trade routes, and expand cooperation in multiple sectors.
Speaking on the occasion, Haroon Akhtar Khan stated that under the vision of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a Five-Year Roadmap (2026–2030) will be presented to significantly increase trade between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. He noted that the implementation of agreed protocols with Uzbekistan will also be carried out through this strategic roadmap.
He emphasized that Pakistan and Uzbekistan are entering a new phase of economic partnership, opening fresh opportunities for bilateral trade and investment. To prepare sector-specific strategies, eight working groups have been established, each tasked with developing detailed roadmaps for their respective sectors, which were presented during the meeting.
Haroon Akhtar Khan further highlighted that an alternative trade route through China for Uzbekistan could prove to be shorter and more efficient, and a comprehensive plan is currently under development.
Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in key sectors including energy, transport, agriculture, and industry. The meeting also discussed expanding regional connectivity and exploring new trade opportunities to improve access to Central Asia.
Participants stressed the importance of accelerating joint initiatives to significantly increase the volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.
Haroon Akhtar Khan reiterated that Pakistan remains committed to strengthening economic and diplomatic engagement with Central Asian states to promote regional connectivity, trade, and investment.