Both leaders exchange views on regional developments, particularly the situation in Afghanistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Kazakhstan President kassym-jomart tokayev. Photos: File
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday congratulated Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the success of the historic constitutional referendum held in Kazakhstan during a telephone conversation.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), “The prime minister noted that the overwhelming turnout and support for the new Constitution reflected the trust and confidence of the people of Kazakhstan in President Tokayev’s visionary leadership and reform agenda.”
“He expressed confidence that the reforms would further strengthen governance, institutional stability and national development in Kazakhstan,” the statement said.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
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Recalling Tokayev’s visit to Pakistan last month, the prime minister assured the president that Pakistan was actively following up on the decisions taken during the visit. In this regard, he said the two sides would meet soon to finalise the proposed MoUs and agreements.
Tokayev reiterated his invitation to the prime minister to undertake an official visit to Kazakhstan later this year, which Shehbaz accepted.
The two leaders also exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the situation in Afghanistan, and underscored the importance of promoting dialogue, cooperation and connectivity for shared prosperity.
The prime minister also extended warm greetings to Tokayev and the people of Kazakhstan on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, conveying his best wishes for their continued peace, progress and prosperity.
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Last month, the Kazakh president visited Pakistan, during which both countries signed more than 30 MoUs and agreements across multiple sectors to raise bilateral trade to $1 billion within a year.
The two sides also agreed to cooperate in climate change, virtual assets, protection and veterinary services, as well as artificial intelligence and digital development. Officials said the agreements would support future technical cooperation and digital partnership.
President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the country’s highest civilian award, the Nishan-e-Pakistan, on the Kazakh president during his official visit.
Tokayev described Pakistan as a “reliable and important partner in South Asia and beyond”. “Our people are united by centuries-old ties rooted in the legacy of the great Silk Road, as well as by deep cultural and spiritual affinity,” Tokayev said.
