Islamabad: Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to further enhance their cooperation in the railway sector, focusing on the development of the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Transit Corridor project.

According to Radio Pakistan, the commitment to strengthen ties was reaffirmed during a meeting between Pakistan’s Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, and Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Shir Takhtae, held in Islamabad. The proposed railway corridor, stretching 850 kilometers, promises to establish the first direct railway link between Central Asia and South Asia, thereby unlocking new opportunities for trade and economic collaboration in the region.

During the meeting, Hanif Abbasi emphasized that the completion of this project would provide Pakistan with the shortest and most efficient route to Central Asia. This development is expected to significantly boost Pakistan’s trade potential and connectivity with the Central Asian states.

Furthermore, Ambassador Takhtae highlighted the extensive investment opportunities available within Pakistan’s railway sector. He also underscored the potential for enhanced bilateral trade relations, which could be realized through the successful execution of this ambitious railway project.