Islamabad, February 2, 2026: President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has highlighted the importance of strengthening Pakistan’s economic, trade, and connectivity relations with regional countries, particularly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, describing the upcoming presidential visits as highly significant and timely.
He noted that the visit of Kazakhstan’s President on February 3 and Uzbekistan’s President on February 5 reflects growing mutual trust and a shared commitment to regional cooperation, economic integration, and sustainable development. “These high-level engagements open new avenues for expanding bilateral trade, investment, and people-to-people contacts,” he added.
Sardar Tahir Mehmood pointed out that Central Asian states offer immense potential for Pakistan in sectors such as trade, energy, agriculture, mining, logistics, and tourism. He emphasized that improved connectivity projects, including railway and transit corridors, would play a pivotal role in linking Pakistan with Central Asia, enabling cost-effective trade routes and boosting regional commerce.
Highlighting Islamabad’s strategic position as the federal capital and a business hub, the ICCI President said the city is well-placed to serve as a bridge between Pakistan’s private sector and regional markets. He expressed optimism that business forums and B2B interactions planned during these visits would help Pakistani entrepreneurs explore joint ventures and long-term partnerships.
ICCI Senior Vice President Tahir Ayub and Vice President Irfan Chaudry reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to supporting government efforts aimed at enhancing regional cooperation and facilitating the business community. They expressed hope that the outcomes of these presidential visits would translate into practical agreements, improved market access, and stronger institutional linkages, ultimately contributing to economic growth and prosperity across the region.
Concluding, ICCI leadership stated that stronger ties with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan would not only benefit Pakistan’s economy but also promote regional stability, connectivity, and shared progress, aligning with the broader vision of regional integration.
