Uzbek president in Islamabad to meet leadership; discuss projects

President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Islamabad today (Thursday) on a two-day state visit to Pakistan.

On his arrival at Noor Khan Airbase, he was received by Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Accompanied by a high-level delegation including the cabinet members and businessmen, Shavkat Mirziyoyev is visiting Pakistan from March 3-4 at the invitation of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

The prime minister, accompanied by Federal Minister Senator Shibli Faraz, warmly welcomed the Uzbek president who is here on his first visit after assuming office in 2016.

Clad in cultural dresses, two kids presented bouquets to the guest as the cannons boomed in the backdrop to herald the arrival of the guest.

Later, the Uzbek President arrived at Prime Minister House in Islamabad where he was presented guard of honour.

The two sides will review entire gamut of bilateral relations, including cooperation in political, trade and economic, connectivity, education, culture, security and defence domains.

Source: Radio Pakistan