ISLAMABAD:Pakistan and Uzbekistan have expressed the resolve to further enhance bilateral cooperation to promote peace and stability in the region.
This was expressed during a joint news conference by Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Kamilov here on Thursday.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said both countries have common views on seeking a political settlement in Afghanistan as there is no military solution to the Afghan conflict.
He said Pakistan is ready to promote connectivity in the region for the benefit of our people. Shah Mehmood Qureshi said there are vast opportunities of boosting bilateral cooperation in trade, tourism, and security fields.
Abdulaziz Kamilov acknowledged Pakistan’s vital role in fight against terrorism and its efforts to bring peace and stability to the region. He said we have common approach to encourage the peace process in Afghanistan, combat terrorism and other challenges.
He said we have held very productive talks with Pakistani side on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the fields of transport, road communication, trade, economy and security.
The Uzbek Foreign Minister invited Shah Mehmood Qureshi to visit Uzbekistan at a convenient date and thanked him for according warm hospitality to him and his delegation. The Uzbek Foreign Minister will also call on Prime Minister Imran Khan.