The President said that trade between the two countries is not commensurate with the true potential and emphasised that it should be further enhanced. He urged Kazakhstan to facilitate access of Pakistani commodities in Kazakh markets. He highlighted the need to explore possibilities of cooperation and joint ventures in sectors like food processing, textile, machinery and equipment, construction and infrastructure. He also stated that given the abundance of oil and gas in Kazakhstan, Pakistan's state-owned companies can explore and invest in Kazakh oil and gas sector.
The President underscored the need for establishing air and land connectivity between the two countries, as Pakistan can provide Kazakhstan the shortest route through the newly developed Gwadar Port.
The President noted with pleasure that defence cooperation has been strengthening steadily. He also appreciated the principled position taken by Kazakhstan for non-discriminatory expansion of the Nuclear Suppliers Group's (NSG) membership. The President underlined that Pakistan is extending e-visa facilitation to 175 countries including Kazakhstan and urged Kazakhstan to consider introducing visa easement process for Pakistani tourists and businessmen as well.-PR