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Kazakhstan's Tokayev visits Pakistan to deepen strategic partnership
- Tokayev's state visit to Islamabad aims to deepen strategic partnership and boost regional connectivity.
- Around 20 agreements were signed covering transport, logistics, mining, healthcare and education.
- The Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and routes through Afghanistan were highlighted as priorities.
- Trade between the two nations has grown, with plans to reach $1 billion in yearly turnover.
- More than 30 commercial deals were signed at the business forum, totaling about €170 million.
- A major agreement involves the shipment of 600 buses from Kazakhstan worth €91 million.
- Three cultural centers and one sports center were opened in Islamabad to promote Kazakh language and culture.
- Pakistan awarded Tokayev the Nishan-e-Pakistan, Pakistan’s highest civilian honor.
- Analysts see potential transport corridors via Afghanistan with phased cooperation to ensure stability.
- The visit cited Afghanistan’s instability as a key factor affecting regional logistics and trade routes.
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