ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Production, Dr Gohar Ejaz unveiled a $50 billion trade potential with Central Asian Republics (CARs) on the ‘Independence Day’ Celebration of Uzbekistan.
The minister was the chief guest at the Independence Day celebration of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Islamabad, highlighting the significant trade potential in Central Asian countries, totalling a staggering $50 billion.
He pledged to achieve a remarkable $1 billion in trade with Uzbekistan within the current year. Over the past four years, Pakistan and Uzbekistan have made substantial progress in reviving their bilateral trade relations, with trade increasing from $27 million in 2019-20 to an impressive $126.05 million in 2022-23.
The minister emphasized the importance of Pakistan following Uzbekistan’s path to revolutionary agricultural development. He conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the people of Uzbekistan on this special occasion, highlighting the historical, cultural, and geographical ties that unite both nations.
