Summary PM Nawaz and Kazakh President addressed a joint press conference in Astana.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to enhance cooperation between the two countries in different fields including economy, trade, energy, science and technology and defence, the Radio Pakistan reported.
This was stated by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev at a joint news conference in Astana on Wednesday.
On the occasion, the Prime Minister said Kazakhstan has been invited to participate in the projects being implemented under China Pakistan Economic Corridor. He said Pakistan is working on the Corridor to enhance regional trade.
He said Pakistan will continue to support Kazakhstan at the United Nations and other world forums. He said Pakistan is supportive of efforts for peace and stability in the region.
Nawaz Sharif said the role of Kazakhstan is appreciable for peace and development. He invited Kazak President to visit Pakistan.
Kazak President Nursultan Nazarbayev said both the countries have agreed to enhance cooperation in textile, energy and defence fields. He said there is a need to enhance trade volume between the two countries.
He appreciated Pakistan s role against terrorism.
Earlier today, an agreement was signed between the two sides on cooperation in military training between the two countries. An MoU was signed to set up a Joint Trade Council to enhance trade between the two countries.
