Uzbekistan and Pakistan Discuss Expanding Bilateral Economic Cooperation

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A meeting and interactive session was held in Islamabad between the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) and Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade, Shohrukh Gulamov, focusing on strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and identifying new opportunities for trade and investment, The Nation reported.

The event was attended by RCCI President Usman Shaukat, Senior Vice President Khalid Farooq Qazi, and former RCCI President Dr. Shumail Daud.

During the dialogue, the sides discussed ways to expand cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, with particular emphasis on the establishment of joint ventures, deepening trade and investment ties, and developing key sectors, including the pharmaceutical industry.

RCCI President Usman Shaukat recalled the recent Business Opportunities Conference held in Tashkent in November, highlighting its importance for further strengthening economic engagement between the two countries. He underscored the outcomes of subsequent meetings with Uzbek chambers of commerce and industry, interactions at the ministerial level, as well as a visit to the Export Pharmaceutical Park, which opened up new prospects for cooperation, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.

According to Shaukat, the RCCI remains committed to fostering B2B linkages, encouraging investment partnerships, and translating diplomatic goodwill into tangible economic outcomes. He noted that sustained engagement between chambers of commerce and state institutions is key to unlocking the full potential of bilateral trade.

Shohrukh Gulamov praised the active role played by the RCCI in promoting economic relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan and expressed interest in further strengthening cooperation through joint ventures, trade facilitation, and sector-specific collaboration.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue engagement and to work jointly on advancing mutually beneficial trade and investment projects between the two countries.