ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said that there is a need for enhancing bilateral trade in various sectors and economic activities between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan for the prosperity of the region.

He said this while talking to Akyibek Zhaparov Usenbekovich, Chairman of the Cabinet of the Kyrgyz Republic who called on him along with delegation on the sidelines of SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting, here on Tuesday.

The president said Kyrgyzstan could also benefit from the Karachi and Gwadar ports.

He also expressed the government’s desire to expand cooperation with Kyrgyzstan in all sectors of mutual interests.

He extended gratitude to Kyrgyzstan for supporting Pakistan’s successful election to the non-permanent seat of the UN Security Council.

Expressing his views during the meeting, Usenbekovich said Kyrgyzstan always prioritised promotion of trade with the friendly countries.

He said Kyrgyzstan wants to enhance bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in various sectors of business, economy and technology. He said that due to Kyrgyzstan’s economic development, there were significant opportunities for the workforce in the construction and textile sectors in the country.

The Kyrgyz leader also extended gratitude to the Pakistan government for making the process of issuing Pakistani visas easier for Kyrgyz citizens.

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