ISLAMABAD, JUN 27 /DNA/ – In a significant step towards deepening economic cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, an 18-member high-level delegation of Uzbek businessmen led by Mr. Bakhrom Yusupov, Commercial Attaché, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Friday. The visit was organized in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) and featured focused B2B meetings aimed at boosting trade and industrial linkages between the two countries.
The Uzbek delegation included notable figures such as Tukhtaev Akobirjon Khakimovich, Deputy Chairman of the Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Djumaniyazov Mukhammadjon Bakhramovich, Deputy Chairman of the Uzbek Textile Association; Latipov Aliyor Shahkriyorovich and Islombekov Davronbek Shuratgbek Ugli from the Uzbek Leather Association; and representatives from sectors including textile, leather goods, surgical instruments, and fisheries.
Welcoming the delegation, ICCI President Nasir Mansoor Qureshi emphasized the strong commitment of both nations to expand their trade, enhance connectivity, and promote people-to-people linkages. He appreciated Uzbekistan’s rapidly growing economy and underscored the need to elevate bilateral trade to the $2 billion mark. He also stressed the importance of launching direct flights to facilitate business, tourism, and educational exchange.
Bakhrom Yusupov highlighted the deep cultural, religious, and historical bonds between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, urging both sides to expand cooperation in agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals, leather, textiles, food processing, and the digital economy. He invited Pakistani businesses to tap into Uzbekistan’s emerging markets and investment-friendly climate.
Tukhtaev Akobirjon Khakimovich, Deputy Chairman, Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, introduced the delegation members and expressed optimism that the close emotional and cultural affinity between the two peoples would translate into tangible economic partnerships through such engagements.
Representing the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Focal Persons Malik Rauf Awan and Dr. Rana Khalid Mehmood pledged full support from the government of Pakistan to foster industrial and entrepreneurial collaboration, particularly among youth in both countries.
Both sides reaffirmed their resolve to transform the longstanding diplomatic relationship into concrete economic cooperation, especially in housing, construction, and urban development.
Former ICCI President Mian Akram Farid moderated the session by highlighting the historic ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. In his vote of thanks, ICCI Senior Vice President Abdul Rehman Siddiqui reiterated the Chamber’s commitment to strengthening business and commercial links with friendly nations through institutional partnerships.
Other prominent attendees included ICCI Vice President Nasir Mehmood Chaudhry, Executive Members Ms. Khadija Azim, Ms. Shumaila Siddiqui, Sanaullah Khan, Zulqurnain Abbasi, Imran Minhas, Waseem Chaudhry, Umer Khayyam Abbasi, Ishaq Sial, and several leading entrepreneurs from the region.
