PM, Kazakh President call for promoting dialogue, cooperation

Islamabad:(Radio Pakistan) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held telephonic conversation with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, this afternoon.

During their warm and cordial call, the Prime Minister congratulated President Tokayev on the success of the historic constitutional referendum held in Kazakhstan, on the 15th of this month.    

The Prime Minister noted that the overwhelming turnout and support for the new Constitution reflected the trust and confidence of the people of Kazakhstan in President Tokayev’s visionary leadership and reform agenda.  He expressed confidence that the reforms would further strengthen governance, institutional stability, and national development in Kazakhstan.

Fondly recalling President Tokayev’s visit to Pakistan last month, the Prime Minister assured the President that Pakistan was actively following up on the decisions taken during that visit. In this regard, he said that the two sides would meet soon, to firm up proposed MoUs and agreements.

The two leaders also exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the situation in Afghanistan, and underscored the importance of promoting dialogue, cooperation, and connectivity for shared prosperity. 

Meanwhile, in a post on his X handle, the Prime Minister said they reaffirmed the shared commitment to deepening Pakistan-Kazakhstan ties, especially in trade, connectivity and regional cooperation.