Islamabad
The Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Kistafin, met with Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, on Thursday, April 4 in Islamabad to discuss enhancing economic and trade relations between the two nations, according to a publised report.
The meeting primarily focused on devising strategies to bolster the trade volume between Kazakhstan and Pakistan, with a shared commitment to fostering closer economic ties.
Both dignitaries deliberated on the formulation of roadmaps and the improvement of connectivity infrastructure to facilitate smoother trade operations between the two countries.
Federal Minister Jam Kamal acknowledged the considerable potential for collaboration between Kazakhstan and Pakistan, highlighting the positive trajectory of bilateral relations witnessed in recent years.
The contributions of companies such as TCS and LNC in strengthening economic ties were underscored, with an emphasis on the need for collaborative efforts to further enhance trade activities.
Ambassador Kistafin expressed optimism regarding the upcoming bilateral agreement, anticipating that it would unlock even greater trade potential between Kazakhstan and Pakistan.
He highlighted the diverse opportunities available in sectors such as agriculture, particularly in fruits like Kino and Mango, as well as in Information Technology, culture, fashion, mining, logistics, construction, and energy.
The discussions also touched upon visa-related issues and the challenge of illegal human trafficking, with an emphasis on addressing these matters while upholding the integrity of bilateral relations.