ISLAMABAD, 11 FEB (DNA) — Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, on Wednesday called on Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik to discuss bilateral relations, environmental cooperation and upcoming regional initiatives.

According to an official statement, the ambassador appreciated the hospitality extended to Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and his delegation during their recent visit to Pakistan, noting that ties between the two countries were steadily strengthening. Kistafin invited Dr Malik to attend a Regional Ecological Summit scheduled to be held in Astana in April.

The minister welcomed the invitation and highlighted the longstanding historical and cultural links between Pakistan and Kazakhstan, stressing the need to expand cooperation and trade not only bilaterally but also with the wider Central Asian region.

The two sides also reviewed progress on the implementation of a memorandum of understanding signed during President Tokayev’s visit and explored potential joint initiatives, particularly in artificial intelligence, financial technology and e-governance.

Environmental challenges, including water scarcity and climate change, also featured in the discussions, with both sides emphasising enhanced collaboration in environmental protection and sustainable development. — DNA