Pakistan–Uzbekistan relations

Pakistan–Uzbekistan relations

Pakistan
Uzbekistan
Diplomatic Mission
Pakistani Embassy, Tashkent [1] Uzbek Embassy, Islamabad
Envoy
Ambassador Dr. Irfan Yusuf Shami [1] Ambassador Sidiqov Furqat Akhmedovich [2]


Pakistan–Uzbekistan relations are the foreign relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

History of Relations

Relations between the two states were established when the republic of Uzbekistan became independent following the collapse of the USSR. Pakistan was one of the first countries to recognize the independence of Uzbekistan. The relations between the two countries were initially strained by the situation in Afghanistan which both countries border as they supported opposing Afghan factions.[3] However, these have improved after the fall of the Taliban. [4] Pakistan wishing to gain access to Central Asian markets and landlocked Uzbekistan to access ports on the Arabian Sea.

The trade between both countries is increasing.[5]

Uzbeks in Pakistan

The Uzbek population in Pakistan consist of Uzbek immigrants from Uzbekistan and Afghanistan (around 7.3% of Afghans in Pakistan are Uzbeks).[6]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Embassy of Pakistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  2. ↑ Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Uzbekistan
  3. ↑ Musharraf signs Uzbek agreements – BBC News
  4. ↑ Uzbekistan and Pakistan have wonderful cordial relations
  5. ↑ Bilateral Relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan
  6. ↑ Afghan Refugees: Current Status and Future Prospects


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