Pakistan and Kazakhstan, while expressing their satisfaction on the positive momentum in bilateral ties, have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation between the two countries to its full potential.

The commitment was reiterated during a warm and friendly telephone conversation Between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Sunday.

The Prime Minister conveyed Eid-ul-Adha greetings to him as well as the brotherly people of Kazakhstan.

During their conversation, the two leaders reviewed the current state of bilateral relations and exchanged views on the various upcoming engagements.

The recent Pakistan-India crisis was also discussed while the Prime Minister briefed the Kazakh President on Pakistan’s efforts for maintaining peace and security in the region.

Shehbaz Sharif said he is looking forward to the Kazakh President’s visit to Pakistan later this year, during which a number of important agreements and MoUs would be signed between both sides.

On the occasion, the Kazakh President thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the Eid telephone call and expressed warm wishes for the people of Pakistan. He said that he would visit Pakistan by the end of the year and his visit would be preceded by the visit of the Kazakh Foreign Minister.

Both leaders are also expected to meet during the upcoming ECO and SCO Summits.