Pakistan will extend all possible cooperation for early completion of Trans-Afghan Railway project: PM Imran Khan meets Uzbek President
Dushanbe – Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan will extend all possible cooperation for the early completion of the Trans-Afghan Railway project, which will effectively connect Central Asian countries with the world through Gwadar and Karachi ports. I will help.
According to the official news agency, Prime Minister Imran Khan met with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirzayev in Dushanbe on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. Thought Bilateral cooperation, trade, and economic relations, and regional ties were also discussed
Prime Minister Imran Khan highlighted the implementation of the Uzbekistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (UPTTA), enhanced defense and security co-operation, and co-operation in education, tourism, culture, and other areas. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of finalizing the PTA as soon as possible. On the occasion, the Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s full support for the Trans-Afghan Railway project and assured all possible cooperation for its early completion.
The Prime Minister said that this project, once completed, would effectively connect Central Asian countries with the world through the ports of Gwadar and Karachi. Talking about the situation in Afghanistan, the Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan’s efforts for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Afghanistan. He thanked the Uzbek president for supporting Pakistan’s efforts to include Afghanistan’s close neighbors for a coherent approach.
The Prime Minister said that the international community should engage in positive dialogue with Afghanistan to address the humanitarian crisis and economic situation in Afghanistan. The two leaders agreed to continue close consultations to move this process forward. Pakistan’s invitation
