ISLAMABAD: A number of federal ministers on Saturday participated in the ‘Made in Uzbekistan Exhibition’ and emphasised deepening bilateral trade, industrial cooperation and encouraging joint ventures between the two countries.

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, Uzbek minister for trade participated in the two-day exhibition being held on the sidelines of the Pakistan–Uzbekistan Business Forum, underscored Pakistan’s commitment to deepening bilateral trade, industrial cooperation, and private-sector linkages with the Central Asian country.

It will forge long-term commercial partnerships and expand bilateral trade between the two countries. During his visit to various stalls, Jam Kamal Khan appreciated the quality, innovation, and export potential of Uzbek products, noting that exhibitions such as ‘Made in Uzbekistan’ play a vital role in connecting businesses, encouraging joint ventures, and translating strong political ties into concrete economic outcomes.

He emphasised that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relationship with Uzbekistan and is actively working to expand trade through structured frameworks, including the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), the Joint Business Council, and regular business forums.

The federal minister highlighted that Pakistan–Uzbekistan Business Forums have already facilitated multiple MoUs and commercial understandings, and expressed confidence that the current forum and exhibition would further broaden cooperation across sectors such as textiles, leather, food and agriculture, pharmaceuticals, engineering, consumer goods, and logistics.

He encouraged Pakistani and Uzbek companies to explore partnerships, technology exchange, and market access opportunities showcased at the exhibition. Jam Kamal Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating Uzbek trade and transit, despite regional connectivity challenges, and stressed the importance of developing alternative regional trade corridors to ensure uninterrupted commercial flows.

He added that the exhibition reflects Uzbekistan’s growing industrial strength and complements Pakistan’s own export-oriented industrial base, creating a strong foundation for mutually beneficial trade growth.

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan welcomed enhanced connectivity and infrastructure cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan to support rising trade volumes.

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain underscored the vast scope for collaboration in agriculture, food processing, and value-added agri-exports.

Published in Dawn, February 8th, 2026