Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have reaffirmed their resolve to boost bilateral trade volume to 100 million dollars.

This resolve was expressed at the 5th two-day session of the Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation in Islamabad.

The session was co-chaired by Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov.

Both sides agreed to work on diversification of exports and imports, revive the Pakistan-Kyrgyz Joint Business Council, and organize business forums, trade fairs, and B2B exchanges. A number of Memoranda of Understanding were signed to deepen cooperation in key sectors.

In the energy and environment domain, the Kyrgyz side proposed joint participation in a power transmission line project connecting Kyrgyzstan, China, and northern Pakistan. Both countries agreed to explore electricity imports, collaboration in renewable energy, mining, hydrocarbons, and technical partnerships between institutions like the Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan and the Kyrgyz State Technical University.

Discussions also focused on enhancing regional connectivity through logistics and transportation. They agreed to deepen cooperation in postal services, cargo and rail transport, and civil aviation. Pakistan proposed that Kyrgyz airlines shift from charter to regular passenger flights for improved service. Pakistan also took note of Kyrgyzstan's proposed new air route linking with China and expressed interest in further dialogue on regional air connectivity. The Kyrgyz side also proposed Pakistani participation in a high-speed fiber-optic communication line project along the Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan route.

Besides, the central banks of both countries agreed to collaborate on the development of Islamic banking and financial instruments, including training programs through Pakistan's National Institute of Banking and Finance.

In the health and pharmaceutical sectors, both parties agreed to accelerate discussions on cooperation in medical education, pharmaceuticals, and surgical instruments. Pakistan welcomed Kyrgyz proposals to facilitate the participation of Pakistani companies in public procurement and to support the registration of Pakistani medicines in Kyrgyzstan. Both sides expressed interest in establishing joint ventures in vaccine and biological product manufacturing.

Cultural cooperation was identified as a key area for people-to-people exchange. The two sides agreed to promote regular cultural exchanges, organize events, and support participation in international sports events. They also discussed enhancing cooperation in cinematography and information broadcasting, with Pakistan proposing content sharing and training programs between media institutions of both countries.

Furthermore, the two sides agreed to promote joint training programs, academic exchanges, and institutional linkages.

Both sides also agreed to explore labor cooperation and establish a Joint Working Group to discuss its modalities.

The session concluded with the decision to hold the 6th meeting of the Inter-Governmental Commission in the Kyrgyz Republic. Dates will be finalized through diplomatic channels.