Pakistan is strongly committed to increasing trade with Kyrgyzstan, aiming to boost bilateral trade from $15 million to $200 million over the next two years.
This development follows the signing of important agreements and MoUs by both countries in a high-level ceremony at the Prime Minister’s House on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov oversaw the signing of various MoUs in sectors like mining, geosciences, energy, culture, tourism, foreign services, and prisoner exchange. Bishkek and Islamabad were named twin cities to strengthen people-to-people ties.
At the ceremony, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the visit ‘historic and highly significant’ for bilateral ties, emphasizing Pakistan’s commitment to its relationship with Kyrgyzstan and highlighting the agreements as a major step in strengthening cooperation.
‘We have reaffirmed our determination to elevate our relations,’ he said. ‘The Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Business Forum will explore new opportunities for economic cooperation, trade, and investment.’
PM said 15 MoUs and agreements were signed, highlighting that enhanced trade connectivity and collaboration would particularly benefit energy, regional linkages, and youth development programs.
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov thanked Pakistan for its warm hospitality, calling the country “a trusted and important partner in South Asia.” He emphasised that the CASA-1000 energy project remains vital for meeting regional energy demands, while cooperation in education, science, technology and transportation will continue to grow.
Zhaparov also praised ongoing counter-terrorism coordination and said both countries share similar views on global and regional matters. At the conclusion of the ceremony, he extended a formal invitation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit Kyrgyzstan.