ISLAMABAD – The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad hosted a high-level business forum, bringing together Pakistani entrepreneurs and industry leaders to explore trade and investment opportunities between the two nations.
The event featured key representatives from pharmaceuticals, construction materials, leather processing, textiles, and food production, including FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh and RCCI President Usman Shaukat.
Uzbek Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev emphasized the historical and economic ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, highlighting Uzbekistan’s ongoing reforms under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He urged Pakistani businesses to tap into Uzbekistan’s emerging sectors, including agriculture, textiles, energy, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and logistics.
Tukhtaev announced the launch of Uzbekistan Airways’ direct flight from Islamabad to Tashkent on June 14, aiming to boost connectivity and trade.
FPCCI and RCCI leaders reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding bilateral trade, calling for enhanced business-to-business collaboration and joint ventures.
The forum concluded with a detailed presentation on Uzbekistan’s investment incentives, followed by an interactive Q&A session, where participants discussed market access, customs procedures, and financing options.
