On behalf of the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, a direct flight route is going to be announced soon between Uzbekistan and Karachi this year to improve connectivity and strengthen the economic cooperation between these nations.
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Currently, the two countries are taking active measures to further harmonize their relationships, for instance, the signing of a landmark $1 billion trade agreement in 2023, moreover, the roadmap for industrial collaboration highlights the commitment on both sides to promote regional connectivity. There, during his trip from January 2 to 4, Ambassador Tukhtaev met the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), and local business persons.
These further add to the facilitation of travel to Uzbekistan after implementing a soft visa policy for Pakistanis in September 2023 and direct flights from Tashkent to Lahore. These moves have added greatly to the amount of tourism and business interchange. “So far, bilateral trade has tripled from 2019 levels to reach $387 million in 2023.” He also announced a “Made in Uzbekistan” industrial exposition in Karachi as an event that seeks to enhance trade relations.