inaugural round of bilateral political consultations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan will soon be held in Islamabad

Shujat Hamza

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said Pakistan and Uzbekistan enjoy deep fraternal relations and leadership of both the countries is committed to further strengthen the bilateral relations.

He expressed these views during a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov on Thursday.

The Foreign Minister said inaugural round of bilateral political consultations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan will soon be held in Islamabad.

He said Pakistan is committed to continue its reconciliatory efforts for establishment of peace in the region including Afghanistan.

Both the foreign ministers also agreed to increase the trade volume between the two countries.