Islamabad, February 4, 2026: Pakistan and Kazakhstan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership during a high-level meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Islamabad.
The leaders discussed key bilateral, regional, and international issues in a tête-à-tête, followed by extended meetings with their delegations. President Zardari emphasized the longstanding mutual trust and shared vision between the two countries, highlighting the importance of peace, connectivity, and sustainable development in the region.
Addressing economic cooperation, President Zardari noted that while bilateral trade has grown in recent years, it remains below its potential. He expressed confidence that the Roadmap for Trade and Economic Cooperation 2025-2027, along with agreements on transit trade, customs, and banking, will open new avenues for trade, investment, and business-to-business collaboration.
The President also stressed leveraging Pakistan’s strengths in energy, agriculture, mining, IT, and defence production to enhance cooperation. He highlighted the role of regional connectivity, including rail and road projects like the CASA railway alignment and the Quadrilateral Transit Trade Agreement, to boost trade and regional integration.
President Tokayev described Pakistan as a key partner in regional cooperation and reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to deepening ties. He emphasized expanding economic cooperation, enhancing connectivity, and promoting peace and stability. Several Kazakh business leaders, including three billionaires, were part of his delegation, underscoring the potential to achieve $1 billion in bilateral trade.
Both leaders welcomed numerous bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at strengthening Pakistan-Kazakhstan relations. They also highlighted opportunities for increased student exchange and tourism between the two countries.
President Tokayev concluded his two-day visit to Pakistan, leaving behind renewed momentum for strategic partnership, economic cooperation, and regional stability. Minister for Climate Change Dr. Musadik Malik saw him off at the airport.
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