ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Uzbekistan Furkat A Sidikov has assured cooperation to Pakistan in various fields especially energy and agriculture.
Addressing a seminar on “23rd anniversary of the adoption of Constitution of Uzbekistan”, he said Uzbekistan was promoting bilateral cooperation with Pakistan from last several years.
The seminar was jointly organized by Preston University, Society of Civilizations Pakistan and embassy of republic of Uzbekistan. He urged the need to enhance close cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan for trade, energy and cultural exchanges between the countries. He said “We have good brotherly ties with Pakistan and Pakistan always gave respect to Uzbek nationals.”
The ambassador said the direct flight from Lahore to Tashkent would be operational from March next year, which would enhance tourism between the said countries. Two scholars of M. Phil. and Ph.D International Relations, Tariq Riaz Minhas and Tasleem Malik presented research papers on the occasion regarding Uzbekistan.
A documentary on the development, tradition and culture was also shown on the occasion. The Uzbek Ambassador presented shields to the key-note speakers including Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali Qureshi and Amanullah Memon, Professor, International Relations Department, Preston University. On the occasion, Malik Liaqat Ali Tabassum, Chairman, Pakistan Thinkers Forum, Peshawar presented Chitarli caps to the Uzbek Ambassador and diplomats.
