Tokayev holds talks with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari

Tengrinews.kz – The Head of State held talks with President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari. He expressed his gratitude to the Pakistani President for the warm welcome extended to him and the Kazakh delegation in Islamabad, as well as for the high level of organization of the visit, citing the Akorda press service.

Tokayev noted that over the past three decades, Kazakhstan and Pakistan have maintained a substantive political dialogue and have consistently strengthened contacts in various fields.

The President emphasized that Kazakhstan, being the largest country in Central Asia in terms of territory and economic potential, and Pakistan, which occupies a strategically important position at the junction of South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East, enjoy significant geopolitical advantages that contribute to the achievement of long-term strategic goals.

Photo: Akorda press service

The President of Kazakhstan stated that following his talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a Joint Declaration was signed on elevating relations between Astana and Islamabad to the level of a strategic partnership. This step, he said, fully reflects the spirit of brotherly relations and the unwavering commitment of both sides to deepening ties across the entire spectrum of cooperation.

Asif Ali Zardari expressed satisfaction with the level of development of bilateral relations and confirmed Pakistan’s interest in further strengthening mutually beneficial ties.

Photo: Akorda press service

The interlocutors held a productive exchange of views on current issues on the bilateral agenda and outlined new areas for expanding long-term cooperation.

In conclusion, the President of Kazakhstan expressed confidence that the results of this visit will help unlock new opportunities for partnership in the name of the prosperity of the peoples of Kazakhstan and Pakistan.