Pakistan’s adviser to the prime minister on industries and production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, met Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Sher Takhtayev, on 6 October to discuss bilateral relations, economic cooperation, trade, investment, exports and people-to-people links. The Ministry of Industries and Production said Khan viewed the countries’ friendly ties as a foundation for stronger commercial relations. The meeting concerned ongoing engagement and possibilities under discussion; it did not announce a new trade agreement or investment decision.

The two sides also discussed preparations for an expected visit to Pakistan by Uzbekistan’s president in the near future and opportunities to advance cooperation during such a visit. The source gives no confirmed date, so no schedule or agreements to be signed can be stated as settled. This part of the discussion indicates that senior-level contact was on the agenda. The ministry’s release contained no finalized itinerary, formal programme or outcome document confirming the visit.

The Uzbek side invited a Pakistani business delegation to visit Uzbekistan and proposed meetings with governors from different provinces. The stated purpose was to explore trade, investment and business-to-business cooperation. The invitation was presented as a way to assess potential regional links; the ministry did not say the delegation had been formed or travelled, or that particular projects had been agreed. Its account described the topics to be explored, not completed commercial activity.

Air connectivity was another subject. Khan said direct air links support trade and tourism, and said possible cargo air links could facilitate goods movement and exports. No cargo service was established, no route was opened and no airline agreement was announced in the source. Air connectivity appeared as an opportunity that could be considered in future. The distinction matters: discussion of a proposal does not amount to an operating flight connection.

The meeting reaffirmed an intention to expand economic and commercial cooperation, and the ministry said additional officials attended. The announcement reflects Pakistan’s stated goal of strengthening economic ties with friendly countries, but it reported no new trade volume, investment amount, export order or binding decision. The concrete developments were discussion of preparations for a possible presidential visit, an invitation for a business delegation to meet provincial governors, and consideration of a potential air-cargo link. These may lead to later steps, but as of the 6 October release they remained invitations and proposals.