- Deputy PM Dar, Kazakh FM Murat Nurtleu reaffirm commitment to deepening political and economic cooperation
- Both sides prioritize transit trade and tourism promotion to boost bilateral trade reaches $239 million
- Roadmap finalized for Kazakh President’s November visit, boosting strategic partnership
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kazakhstan on Tuesday signed an Action Plan of Cooperation aimed at enhancing bilateral ties, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office.
The agreement was formalized following high-level talks between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Kazakh counterpart, Murat Nurtleu, who is currently on a two-day official visit to Pakistan. During their meeting in Islamabad, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepen political and economic relations and emphasized the importance of regional connectivity.
They also agreed to maintain close coordination ahead of the upcoming visit of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Pakistan, scheduled for November this year.
The delegation-level discussions, co-chaired by Dar and Nurtleu, covered a wide range of cooperative areas including trade and investment, agriculture, information technology, education, culture, tourism, security, and logistics connectivity.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today received by H.E. Murat Nurtleu, DPM/FM of Kazakhstan, and held a tête-à-tête. The two sides reaffirmed their resolve to deepen political & economic ties, enhance regional connectivity, and… pic.twitter.com/nqoICLohEK
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) September 9, 2025
The roadmap for the presidential visit was finalized during these talks, which culminated in the signing of the Action Plan of Cooperation between the foreign ministries of both countries.
Accompanying Foreign Minister Nurtleu was a high-level 13-member delegation, and he is also expected to meet with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his visit.
Kazakhstan remains Pakistan’s leading export destination in Central Asia, with bilateral trade having surged to $239 million, as highlighted by Kazakh Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin.
Delegation-level talks, co-chaired by H.E. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 & H.E. Mr. Murat Nurtleu, reviewed the full spectrum of PK-KZ cooperation. Discussions focused on boosting trade & investment, agriculture, IT, education, culture, tourism, security & logistics… pic.twitter.com/zWpJEmOhUT
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) September 9, 2025
Earlier this year, both countries agreed to sign a transit trade agreement facilitating the movement of goods through Pakistan’s Karachi, Port Qasim, and Gwadar ports, while also aiming to open additional trade corridors for landlocked regional countries.
Furthermore, Pakistan and Kazakhstan have pledged to promote tourism through joint initiatives, including sharing certified tour operators and collaborative promotional campaigns.
Ambassador Kistafin had also noted the potential for establishing direct flights between Kazakhstan and Skardu, underscoring the growing people-to-people connectivity between the two nations.
