ISLAMABAD — In a significant boost to Pakistan-Kazakhstan relations, high-level delegation talks were held in Islamabad, co-chaired by H.E. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, and H.E. Mr. Murat Nurtleu, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan. nThe Kazakh Foreign Minister was accompanied by a high-powered delegation, including Ministers of Transport and Trade, Vice Ministers for Information Technology and Agriculture, and senior government officials — signaling Kazakhstan’s strong interest in expanding multifaceted cooperation with Pakistan.
Strategic Engagement Across Sectors
Ahead of the formal delegation-level talks, the visiting Kazakh delegation held focused meetings with Pakistan’s Ministers of Communications, Railways, and Commerce. Simultaneously, Joint Working Groups (JWGs) on Information Technology and Agriculture convened to chart pathways for sectoral collaboration.
The Kazakh side also visited the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP) to explore technological cooperation and digital connectivity. In a key move to strengthen business-to-business ties, Deputy Prime Minister Nurtleu engaged with leaders of major Pakistani conglomerates to discuss trade and investment opportunities.
Comprehensive Review of Bilateral Ties
During the talks, both sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, placing strong emphasis on:
- Expanding trade and investment flows
- Enhancing agricultural and IT collaboration
- Boosting cooperation in education, tourism, and culture
- Strengthening regional connectivity through logistics and transport corridors
- Advancing coordination on multilateral platforms
A major highlight of the discussions was the preparation for the upcoming visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Pakistan in November 2025 — the first presidential-level visit from Kazakhstan to Pakistan since 2003.
Signing of Landmark Action Plan
The high-level engagement culminated in the signing of the Action Plan of Cooperation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of both countries. The Action Plan lays out a structured roadmap for intensified cooperation across strategic domains including:
- Political and diplomatic engagement
- Trade and economic partnership
- Defence and security cooperation
- Science, technology, and innovation
- Cultural exchanges and tourism
- Humanitarian support and consular services
It also institutionalizes regular bilateral consultations, reaffirming both nations’ commitment to a long-term, forward-looking partnership rooted in mutual respect and shared regional goals.
A New Era of Regional Cooperation
The adoption of the Action Plan is being hailed as a milestone in Pakistan-Kazakhstan relations, reflecting the strong political will of both leaderships to elevate the partnership to new heights.
Both Deputy Prime Ministers directed their teams to swiftly finalize a series of agreements and MoUs expected to be signed during the upcoming presidential visit — signaling a new chapter of dynamic, results-driven diplomacy.
BY: The Times Union
