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Pakistan and Kazakhstan have signed a historic joint statement, marking the establishment of strategic partnership between the two nations. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad, both countries have agreed to take bilateral relations to new heights. The statement revealed that the President of Kazakhstan has visited Pakistan after 23 years, marking a historic milestone in Pakistan-Kazakhstan relations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Pakistan and Kazakhstan have expressed their commitment to expanding political, defense, and trade cooperation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the country aims to increase trade volume with Kazakhstan to $1 billion within 2 years. The joint statement emphasizes that both countries have agreed to strengthen cooperation on UN Charter, sovereignty, and regional integrity. The statement also mentioned that both countries have decided to initiate a two-year strategic dialogue on the level of Vice Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers, promote trade and investment, and activate the role of joint commissions and business councils. The joint statement further stated that both countries have agreed to enhance cooperation on countering narcotics smuggling and cybercrime.
Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to continue joint military exercises, training, and defense cooperation. The statement revealed that Kazakhstan has praised Pakistan’s role in the UN Security Council and its efforts towards multipolar diplomacy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that both countries have agreed to enhance cooperation on the Trans-Afghan Railway and regional connectivity through multi-modal transport corridors.
Pakistan and Kazakhstan have also agreed to consider restoring direct air flights and promoting cooperation in education, science, and IT sectors through joint working groups. The statement also mentioned that both countries have agreed to promote student and faculty exchanges, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extending an invitation to Kazakh students to visit Pakistan. The joint statement emphasized the importance of boosting cultural, media, sports, and tourism cooperation.
The Prime Minister and the President of Kazakhstan have signed the joint statement, which has been hailed as a significant step towards strengthening Pakistan-Kazakhstan ties. The two countries have agreed to make glaciers conservation and environmental cooperation a key pillar of their strategic partnership. The statement also emphasized the importance of mutual support for each other at regional and global forums.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that both countries have agreed to emphasize the importance of peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue and stability in Afghanistan. The President of Kazakhstan has appreciated the warm hospitality extended to him by the Pakistani leadership and people. The Kazakh President has also invited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit Kazakhstan.
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