PM Shehbaz to depart for three-day visit to Kyrgyz Republic
“Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a three-day official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic from August 31 to September 2, participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of He…”
The premier will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, Communication Minister Abdul Aleem Khan, and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, among other senior officials, MoFA said.
"During his stay in Bishkek, the prime minister will participate in the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of State and the SCO Plus Summit," MoFA said, adding that PM Shehbaz would also "assume Pakistan's Chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State for 2026-2027.
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Pk)August 31, 2026On the sidelines of the SCO engagements, the statement by MoFA read, PM Shehbaz will hold bilateral meetings with leaders of participating countries. He will also participate in the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games on August 31.
On the last day of his visit, "the prime minister will hold bilateral discussions with President Sadyr Zhaparov on the entire spectrum of Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan relations. "MoFA added that the two sides "will comprehensively review Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan relations and discuss ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and investment, energy, regional connectivity, education, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
"PM Shehbaz and President Zhaparov "will also exchange views on regional and international developments of mutual interest and cooperation at regional and multilateral fora.
"MoFA concluded the statement noting that Pakistan and the Kyrgyz Republic "enjoy warm and fraternal relations, rooted in shared history, faith, and cultural affinity, as well as common aspirations for peace, connectivity, and prosperity in Central and South Asia.
", PM Shehbaz's visit "will provide an important opportunity to consolidate the momentum generated by recent high-level exchanges, translate political goodwill into enhanced practical cooperation, and further strengthen the enduring partnership between Pakistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. "Read:Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan pledge stronger ties.
The premier's forthcoming visit would mark the second such visit by a Pakistani head of state to the Kyrgyz Republic in two months. In July, President Asif Ali Zardari went on afour-day official visitto the Central Asian country, marking the first visit by a Pakistani head of state in 21 years.
President Zhaparov visited Pakistan in December 2025, with Islamabad and Bishkek agreeing to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and regional connectivity while reaffirming their commitment to regional peace and stability.
The countries hadagreedto increase bilateral trade to $200 million by 2027-28, signing a series of agreements and memorandums of understanding covering commerce, energy, mining, agriculture, tourism, healthcare, culture, customs cooperation, and the use of Pakistani ports to enhance regional connectivity.
The nations also reaffirmed their support for the CASA-1000 electricity transmission project and welcomed the operationalisation of the road corridor under the Quadrilateral Traffic in Transit Agreement (QTTA).
Written by Sheheryar Munawar
Aman-e-Pakistan Senior Journalist & Bureau Reporter
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