Almaty: Minister for Communication, Abdul Aleem Khan says that Pakistan is keen to further expand trade relations with Kazakhstan. During a meeting with the mayor of Almaty, Darkhan Satybaldy in Almaty, he said establishing direct business to business linkages is the need of the hour.

According to Radio Pakistan, they held detailed discussions on urban development models, improvement of transport, road infrastructure and other matters of mutual interest. The Minister for Communication on the occasion proposed to start direct flights from Pakistan to Almaty as well as the relaxation of travel facilities.