ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi held a bilateral meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for the Trans-Afghan Railway project and assured all possible cooperation for its early realisation.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 15th ECO Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Ashgabat.

The talks covered the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation, with a special focus on trade and economic relations, and connectivity agenda.

President Alvi underscored the significance of enhancing structured political ties, and fast-tracking trade and economic cooperation by operationalising the Uzbekistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement.

He underscored the importance of the urgent need for immediate provision of humanitarian and economic assistance for Afghanistan to avert an economic collapse in the country.

Both leaders agreed to work closely towards strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in regional and international fora.

The president reiterated the invitation to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to visit Pakistan at the earliest convenience.

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