Collaborative Efforts Between Pakistan and Kazakhstan to Actualize All Energy-Related Initiatives
Kazakhstan's commitment to bolster cooperation with Pakistan in addressing its burgeoning energy demands, vital for fostering economic growth, remains unwavering.
During an exclusive interview with Radio Pakistan's News and Current Affairs Channel, Yerzhan Kistafin, the Kazakh Ambassador to Pakistan, affirmed the joint dedication of both nations towards realizing energy-related ventures, notably the CASA-1000 and TAPI gas pipeline projects.
Kistafin emphasized Pakistan's potential as a future economic hub, anticipating the culmination of the CPEC projects to catalyze regional connectivity and facilitate trade with Central Asian Republics.
In addition to these endeavors, efforts are underway to augment bilateral trade, currently below one billion dollars. Major Kazakh corporations express keen interest in investing across diverse sectors within Pakistan.
Kazakhstan commends Pakistan's humanitarian aid efforts in Afghanistan and stands in solidarity with Islamabad's pursuit of a political resolution to the ongoing crisis in the war-torn nation.
Ambassador Kistafin underlined the mutual commitment to expanding economic ties, fostering business delegations' visits, and promoting people-to-people exchanges.
In response to a query, the Ambassador highlighted the significance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a flagship initiative of China's Belt and Road Initiative, of which Kazakhstan is also a member. This project aims to enhance regional trade through improved connectivity.
Lastly, Kistafin recognized the enormous potential of Gwadar port for trade and expressed Kazakhstan's eagerness to leverage this port for boosting its trade relations with other countries.