ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 6 March 2026) Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Friday chaired a meeting of the Pakistan-Uzbek Joint Working Group and reviewed the progress made in bilateral economic cooperation and explored new ways to expand trade between the two countries.
A. said that the meeting represents the second session of the joint working group on trade, which aims to enhance economic participation and promote bilateral trade news He releases.
The meeting was attended by Commerce Minister Jawad Paul, along with representatives of various ministries and the Private Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
During the session, participants reviewed progress on previously agreed memorandums of understanding and discussed measures to boost trade, improve trade routes and expand cooperation in multiple sectors.
Speaking on the occasion, Harun said that under the Prime Minister’s vision, a five-year roadmap (2026-2030) will be presented to significantly increase trade between the two countries. Pakistan and Uzbekistan, adding that the implementation of the agreed protocols will also be done through the strategic road map.
Haroun said that the two countries are entering a new phase of economic partnership that will create new opportunities for bilateral trade and investment.
To prepare sector-specific strategies, eight working groups were created, each tasked with developing detailed road maps for their sectors, which were presented during the meeting.
Harun also stressed that an alternative trade route through China to Uzbekistan could be shorter and more efficient, and a comprehensive plan is currently being developed.
The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in key sectors including energy, transportation, 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 the two countries.
Haroon reiterated that Pakistan remains committed to enhancing economic and diplomatic engagement with Central Asian countries to enhance regional connectivity, trade and investment.