Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed Uzbek business leaders to Pakistan, urging them to explore investment opportunities in key sectors including textiles, pharmaceuticals, mining, agriculture, and tourism. The announcement coincided with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s two-day state visit.
At the Pakistan-Uzbekistan Business Forum, private sector entities from both countries signed MoUs worth $3.4 billion to boost B2B cooperation. Both leaders assured investors of a conducive business environment, with streamlined procedures and zero tolerance for bureaucratic bottlenecks.
The forum also featured discussions on increasing bilateral trade to $2 billion over the next five years. Leaders highlighted collaboration in industrial management, research and development, IT, and joint ventures, aiming to leverage the strengths of both nations for sustainable economic growth.
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