Maria Imran 
Several high-level diplomatic and ministerial engagements have also strengthened Pakistan Uzbekistan cooperation. In November 2026, the cooperation ranged from trade to defence, agriculture and transport. Officials followed up on the strategic partnership goal of lifting bilateral trade to $2 billion and discussed ways to clear transport and logistics bottlenecks.
Pakistan Uzbekistan Cooperation Widens in Trade and Transport
Proposals include a dedicated trade and transit corridor from Peshawar through Torkham and Afghanistan to Termez. The idea builds on the rail project covered in Pakistan to Uzbekistan by Rail Soon via Afghanistan, which reported a $4.8 billion contract signed by Pakistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.
Defence and Agriculture Links
Uzbek Defence Minister Major General Botir Kudratkhojayev and Air Defence Commander Major General Akhmad Burkhanov held talks with Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu. The aim is to deepen cooperation between the two air forces, exchange expertise and strengthen military-to-military engagement.
On the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain met Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture Alisher Shukurov. They explored joint research on climate-resilient seeds, such as cotton and horticultural crops, along with livestock technology exchange.
Diplomatic Coordination Ahead of Regional Forums
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov held telephone consultations to coordinate positions. They looked ahead to the Economic Cooperation Organisation Council of Ministers meeting in Islamabad and to frameworks under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Turning these talks into results will depend on practical steps, such as a timetable for the transit corridor, agreed customs procedures and regular follow-up between ministries. Closer coordination at regional forums would also help both countries push for connectivity projects that serve traders and farmers on both sides.
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