Uzbekistan And Kazakhstan Leaders Promote Eco Trade Cooperation In Pakistan

The recent high-level visits of leadership from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to Pakistan have catalyzed a significant initiative aimed at enhancing private-sector collaboration among member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the ECO’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ECO-CCI), announced the initiation of bilateral Joint Business Council meetings to promote trade and economic cooperation. Sheikh stated, "The proposed meetings aim to review existing bilateral trade relations; assess progress and opportunities vis-à-vis commercial understandings reached during recent high-level engagements and identify priority sectors for future growth and investment." This initiative underscores the importance of structured institutional engagement to translate political goodwill into tangible economic outcomes, as both Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are key ECO members.