TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, January 16. Uzbekistan
and Pakistan have discussed prospects for developing international
transportation links and expanding cooperation along the
Pakistan-China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan corridor via the Khunjerab
Pass, Trend reports
via the Uzbek Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Uzbekistan’s
Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, Shokhrukh
Gulamov, and Shoaib Ahmad Khan, Chief Executive Officer of
Pakistan’s National Logistics Corporation (NLC), held as part of
the Uzbek delegation’s visit to Pakistan.
The visit was primarily centered on exploring avenues for
deepening cooperation in the industrial, investment, and logistics
sectors, with a particular focus on enhancing transit connectivity
between the two nations.
During the visit, the delegation also conducted a tour of the
Port of Karachi, where discussions centered on utilizing the port’s
infrastructure to expand transit routes and facilitate Uzbek
products’ access to international markets.
Following the visit, the sides agreed to continue consultations
and move forward with the detailed development of joint initiatives
aimed at improving regional transport connectivity.
In parallel, Uzbekistan’s trade turnover with Pakistan reached
$434.4 million from January through November 2025, marking a 16.9%
increase compared to the same period in 2024 ($371.5 million). When
compared to the period from January to November 2023, which saw a
turnover of $356.0 million, the figure reflects a 22.0% growth,
underscoring the sustained expansion of economic relations between
the two countries.
