First state visit aims to promote ties in trade, connectivity and regional cooperation
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House. SCREEN CAPTURE
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived at the Prime Minister’s house on Wednesday. Upon his arrival, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomed him, along with a large group of soldiers present in a show of respect.
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The Kazakh president arrived yesterday in Pakistan for a two day visit. This is Tokayev’s first official state visit to Pakistan.
In the announcement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was said that Tokayev’s visit “will provide both sides with an important and timely opportunity to undertake a comprehensive review of bilateral relations, discuss new avenues for expanding cooperation, particularly in trade, logistics, regional connectivity, people-to-people contacts, and explore collaboration in regional and international forums.”
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Yesterday, the President arrived at Nur Khan Air Base, where he was received by Shehbaz and President Asif Ali Zardari.
Tokayev was accompanied by a high-level delegation made up of senior cabinet ministers and other officials.
A six-member squadron of Pakistan Air Force fighter jets also paid a grand aerial salute to Tokayev as he entered Pakistani airspace yesterday.
