Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin called on Dr. Gohar Ejaz, Federal Minister for Commerce today.
Both parties expressed their commitment to fostering stronger economic ties with the aim of enhancing regional connectivity and boosting bilateral and transit trade.
During the meeting, Federal Minister for Commerce, Dr. Gohar Ejaz, highlighted Pakistan’s exports to Kazakhstan which currently stand at 150 million dollars. Pakistan maintains a trade surplus with Kazakhstan, indicating favorable trade conditions and opportunities for further growth. Kazakhstan, as the largest economy among the Central Asian republics, presents significant potential for economic cooperation. Kazakhstan boasts a substantial international trade volume.
During the meeting, Federal Minister for Commerce, Dr. Gohar Ejaz, highlighted Pakistan’s exports to Kazakhstan which currently stand at 150 million dollars. Pakistan maintains a trade surplus with Kazakhstan, indicating favorable trade conditions and opportunities for further growth. Kazakhstan, as the largest economy among the Central Asian republics, presents significant potential for economic cooperation. Kazakhstan boasts a substantial international trade volume.
Furthermore, the Ambassador conveyed the willingness of Kazakhstan’s Minister of Trade to visit Pakistan. The trade minister will be accompanied by the Kazakh business community, to promote robust business-to-business trade. Minister Gohar Ejaz called for collaboration in the fashion textiles and fashion design sectors to further boost bilateral trade. This was reciprocated by the Ambassador with an offer from Kazakhstan’s Association of Craftsmanship, Singers, and Designers to visit Pakistan and showcase their work, fostering cultural exchange and trade.
This meeting between the Ambassador of Kazakhstan and the Federal Minister for Commerce signifies a significant step towards strengthening economic ties, enhancing regional connectivity, and promoting bilateral trade. Both nations are committed to exploring avenues of collaboration that will benefit their economies and contribute to the prosperity of the region.