Pakistan's Relations With Central Asian Countries
Pakistan's Relations With Central Asian Countries
Pakistan's Relations With Central Asian Countries
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzistan. They all became independent after the disintegration of
the Soviet Union in 1991. Pakistan took deep interest in resolving the problems of
these countries. These countries are situated far from sea, When these countries became
independent, their foreign exchange was nominal. Pakistan started trade with them for
enhancing their foreign exchange. Their requirements were fulfilled. Pakistan signed
between the two countriesin the field of electronics. Many studentsfromAzerbaijan are
is rich in oil and gas. Pakistan signed an agreement to help exploring oil in 2001. The
2. Uzbekistan
Prime Ministers of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto,
visited Uzbekistan. The tomb of Imam Bukhari (RA) is situated in the city of Bokhara.
The Muslims have a great respect for him. Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif donated
50,000/- dollars for the repair of Imam Bukhari’s (RA) tomb during his visit there. The
President of this country has also visited Pakistan in 1992. The office of Uzbekistan
Airways has been established in Karachi. This country is also rich in oil, gas and coal.
An agreement has already been signed between the two countries to provide gas to
Tajikistan is the closest Central Asian country to Pakistan. Its capital, Dushanbe is
in 1994. This country has abundant electricity. Pakistan has signed an agreement with
4. Turkmenistan
The President of Turkmenistan had also visited Pakistan in 1994. Many pacts have
been signed between two the countries for development in different fields. Pakistan
exports food items to this country. An agreement has already been signed in 1996 to lay
5. Kazakhstan
This is the biggest country among the Central Asian countries. The Prime Minister
of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, visited Kazakhstan in 1990 and signed
different agreements for promoting trade. The President of this country also visited
Pakistan in 1992. Pakistan has signed many agreements with Kazakhstan for providing
6. Kyrgyzstan
There are vast reserves of uranium in Kyrgyzstan. Pakistan is an atomic power which
has a deep interest in furthering ties with this country. Prime Minister of Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto visited Kyrgyzstan. An agreement was signed between both countries
ECO, PAKISTAN& CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES • Pakistan and central Asian States are also the
members of Economic Cooperation organization(ECO), it provides a good opportunity for the Heads of
State and Government to meet. • Bilateral meetings on the sidelines offer a closer focus on bilateral
relations.
Trade and Economic Cooperation • Pakistan should concentrate on the economic and trade ties with
CA States. • An important agreement has been concluded with Germany for a rail-road, this would open
the rich mineral deposits of Uzbekistan and Kazhakistan for exploration and export by Pakistan.
Direct Air Link • The expansion of PIA’s air network to Tashkent in Uzbekistan and Alma Ata in
Kazakstan is a major step forward in cementing ties with these two states. The PIA is has finalized plans
for air services to the capitals of the other three Central Asian States.