Fawad says PM's visit aims to peace in Afghanistan

TASHKENT (92 news) - Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry said that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan's visit to Uzbekistan aimed to travelling facilities among Pakistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan; and peace in Afghanistan.

In his video message in Tashkent, the minister said that the visit will also open new avenues of economic and security cooperation among Pakistan, Uzbekistan and the Central Asian States. He also said that the visit has two important objectives, including enhancement of travelling facilities among Pakistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan; and peace in Afghanistan.

"We want that any truck or train loaded at Karachi and Gwadar Port reaches Tashkent, which will increase Pakistan's trade with the Central Asian States manifold," the minister mentioned.

He said an important conference will be held tomorrow in which importance of regional connectivity will be highlighted. "The premier has met with his Uzbek counterpart and will also meet with the president," he added.