Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed readiness to grant Uzbekistan access to Pakistani ports.

According to details, Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov called on PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. The premier reaffirmed Pakistan's dedication to collaborating with Uzbekistan to accelerate and finalise all mutual trade and connectivity endeavours.

He highlighted the significance of the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Project, stressing Pakistan's unwavering commitment to its prompt execution.

The deliberations between the two parties extended to bolstered cooperation encompassing trade, the economy, security, defence, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges.

Moreover, Saidov extended an invitation from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for Prime Minister Shehbaz to embark on an official visit to Uzbekistan at his earliest convenience.

Expressing gratitude to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the prime minister eagerly anticipated the forthcoming meeting.

– PM Shehbaz, UAE president resolve to boost further ties between two countries –

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan resolved on Tuesday to further boost ties between the two brotherly countries.

According to details, the premier held a telephonic conversation with the UAE president. On this occasion, PM Shehbaz condoled the death of Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and prayed for the elevated status of the departed soul.

"The masses of Pakistan have always respected the UAE royal family. The people of Pakistan commend the leadership of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, particularly, who was a great friend," said the premier.

Meanwhile, the UAE president expressed his gratitude to PM Shehbaz for holding the telephonic conversation with the former.