Islamabad, March 20 2025: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and met with ICCI President Nasir Mansoor Qureshi and other executive members to discuss strengthening trade and investment ties between the two nations.
During the meeting, Ambassador Kistafin emphasized that Kazakhstan is Pakistan’s largest trade partner in Central Asia and highlighted the immense potential for expanding economic cooperation.
He noted that April would be a key month for bilateral engagements, with important meetings scheduled, including the Joint Working Group sessions on IT, communication, and agriculture.
A Regional Connectivity Session, an Online Commerce Ministers’ Meeting, and a Joint Intergovernmental Commission Meeting all aimed at enhancing trade and investment collaboration.
Citing research from the Pakistan Business Council, Ambassador Kistafin pointed out that trade volume between Pakistan and Kazakhstan could be increased up to $14 billion.
He identified IT, agriculture, sports goods, textiles, and pharmaceuticals as the most promising sectors for joint ventures.
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ICCI President Nasir Mansoor Qureshi welcomed the Ambassador’s visit and reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to boosting business-to-business (B2B) interactions to strengthen trade ties.
He also stressed the need for easier visa procedures and encouraged frequent business interactions, including through virtual platforms like Zoom, to foster greater economic collaboration.
Qureshi stated that Kazakhstan’s growing interest in expanding trade partnerships with Pakistan’s business community is a positive step, with ICCI playing a key role in facilitating these efforts.
Prominent attendees included ICCI Senior Vice President Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, former ICCI President Mian Shaukat MasoodExecutive Members Fatima Azim, Irfan Chaudhry, Naveed Satti, Chaudhry Nadeem, and ICCI President’s Senior Advisor Naeem Siddiqui.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to enhancing economic cooperation through trade partnerships, investment initiatives, and cultural exchange programs.
