Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to enhance connectivity and trade cooperation through the launch of direct flights, fast-track business visas, and joint business forums.

The understanding came during a meeting between Kazakhstan’s Ambassador, Yerzhan Kistafin and Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan in Islamabad.

The two sides deliberated on the initiation of direct flights between Pakistan and Kazakhstan, facilitation for the business community and collaboration between the Chambers of Commerce of both brotherly countries.

The Minister announced that Kazakhstan’s business community will be granted two-year visas within 24 hours from Pakistan.

Yerzhan Kistafin welcomed the idea of organizing a Business Forum in Lahore and agreed to host joint business meetings in major Pakistani cities.