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ISLAMABAD, MAR 17: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev this afternoon.

During their warm and cordial call, the Prime Minister congratulated President Tokayev on the success of the historic constitutional referendum held in Kazakhstan, on 15 March 2026.

The Prime Minister noted that the overwhelming turnout and support for the new Constitution reflected the trust and confidence of the people of Kazakhstan in President Tokayev’s visionary leadership and reform agenda. He expressed confidence that the reforms would further strengthen governance, institutional stability, and national development in Kazakhstan.

While fondly recalling President Tokayev’s visit to Pakistan last month, the Prime Minister assured the President that Pakistan was actively following up on the decisions taken during that visit.

 In this regard, he said that the two sides would meet soon, to firm up proposed MoUs and agreements. President Tokayev reiterated his invitation to the Prime Minister to undertake an official visit to Kazakhstan not later this year, which was accepted.

The two leaders also exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the situation in Afghanistan, and underscored the importance of promoting dialogue, cooperation, and connectivity for shared prosperity.

The Prime Minister also extended warm greetings to President Tokayev and the brotherly people of Kazakhstan on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, and conveyed his best wishes for their continued peace, progress, and prosperity.