President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has concluded a high-impact two-day state visit to Pakistan. The trip solidified the strategic partnership between Tashkent and Islamabad, spanning cooperation from national security to cultural diplomacy, reports Uza.uz.
Key Diplomatic and Economic Outcomes
Following extensive talks with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a substantial package of bilateral documents was signed. The discussions focused on:
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Economy & Investment: Engagement in a joint business forum and high-level meetings with Pakistan's leading business circles.
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Defense & Security: Strategic talks with the Commander of the Pakistan Army, Field Marshal Asim Munir.
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Logistics: Accelerating the development of transport corridors connecting Central and South Asia.
Recognition and Symbolic Ties
The visit featured several prestigious honors reflecting the deep bonds between the two nations:
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Highest Honor: President Mirziyoyev was conferred with the "Nishan-e-Pakistan" (Order of Pakistan), the country's highest civil award.
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Academic Titles: The President was awarded honorary doctoral and professorial titles from one of Pakistan’s leading universities.
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Cultural Landmarks: In a symbolic gesture of friendship, a street in Islamabad was officially named "Tashkent," and a newly established park was named after Babur.
Conclusion of the Mission
The visit concluded with a farewell ceremony at Nur Khan Airbase. Following this mission, Uzbekistan and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to reaching new heights in bilateral trade by leveraging updated preferential trade and logistics frameworks.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
February 6, 2026