Pakistan Uzbek- 25Th Year of Dipolmatic Realtion 1

PAKISTAN
UZBEKSTAN
25TH ANNIVERSARY
OF DIPLOMATIC
RELATIONS

Organising Committee Celebration of 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Uzbekistan and Pakistan

Lahore — 29th August 2017

HIS EXCELLENCY SHAVKAT MIRZIYOYEV
PRESIDENT REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev development and protec-

was born on July 24, 1957, in tion of private property,

Zaamin district of Jizzakh re- radical increase in the

gion in the family of doctors. share of small business

He is an ethnic Uzbek, and and private enterprise in

holds higher education. Thus, the economy and consol-

in 1981 he graduated fr om idation of their legal secu-

the Tashkent Institute of Engi- rity.

neers of Irrigation and Mecha- In his activities Mr. Shav-
nization of Agriculture, and kat Mirziyoyev has at-
received a degree in mechani- tached special signifi-
cal engineer, holds a title of cance to economic devel-
Academic Candidate (PhD) in opment on the industrial
Technical Sciences, and Asso- basis, to the improve-
ciate Professor. ment of the country’s

Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev start- exporting potential, the

ed his career in 1981 at the cardinal transformation

Tashkent Institute of Engi- of the agricultural sector,

neers of Irrigation and Mecha- especially the extensive

nization of Agriculture, wh ere advancement of farming

he worked as a junior research enterprise, profound pro-

fellow, senior lecturer, associ- cessing of agricultural

ate professor, and eventually Vice Rector for academic af- products, provision for food security of the nation and the

fairs. guaranteed supply of goods to the population at reasonable

In 1990, he was elected deputy of the Supreme Council of prices. Much attention is paid by him to the further enhance-
ment of the credibility of the unique institution of self-
the republic, and at the same time served as Chairman of the
Credentials Committee. In 1992, Shavkat Mirziyoyev was government – mahalla, other social organizations, to the con-
appointed hokim (governor) of Mirzo Ulugbek district of sistent consolidation of their weight in the community
Tashkent city. In 1996-2001, he worked as hokim of Jizzakh through a broad involvement in the process of democratic
reforms, as well as the preservation and enrichment of na-
region, in 2001-2003 hokim of Samarkand region, and made tional spiritual values.
a great contribution to the socio-economic development of

the above-mentioned districts and regions. While working in On September 8, 2016, on the basis of a joint resolution of

the executive branch, at the same time as deputy of the Oliy the Legislative Chamber (lower house) and Senate of the

Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 1995-2003, he was Oliy Majlis (parliament) of Uzbekistan passed at the joint

actively and fruitfully involved in the elaboration and adop- session, Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyoyev was assigned the

tion of important legislative acts directed at the political and duties and powers of the President of the Republic of Uz-

socio-economic development of the country and the imple- bekistan. Mr. Mirziyoyev is married and has two daughters,

mentation of democratic reforms. one son and five grandchildren.

Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev was approved as the Prime Minister Over many years of fruitful work in government and admin-

of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2003, and three times (in istration, for enormous contribution to the development of
2005, 2010, 2015) was reapproved in his post by both hous-
es of the Oliy Majlis. From the first days of our Mother- the country, improvement of the welfare of people, Mr.

land’s independence Mr. Mirziyoyev earned high confidence Shavkat Mirziyoyev was awarded the Order “Mehnat

of the first President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov, by self- Shuhrati” (Glory of Work) and “Fidokorona Khizmatlari
lessly working as his colleague and ally. As head of govern-
ment, he has shown tremendous abilities and outstanding Uchun” (For Selfless Service)

leadership in the implementation of wide-ranging socio-

economic reforms, in the modernization and improvement

of the country, the realization of major and unique projects,

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Message of His Excellency Abdulaziz Kamilov,
Minister of Foreign Affairs Republic of Uzbekistan

I express my sincere congratulations on the occasion various levels, an exchange of views was held, which was
of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplo- an important step in determining long-term and mutually
matic relations between the Republic of Uzbekistan beneficial prospects for our cooperation.
and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. I am convinced that the joint events planned for 2017 will
I would like to emphasize that during these 25 years, make a significant contribution to the development of bi-
our countries have developed a large-scale and pro- lateral relations.
gressive cooperation based on historical and cultural
affinity, equality and friendship.
Within the framework of the latest bilateral contacts at

the Republic of Uzbekistan was gradually incorporated into the Russian Empire during the
19th century. In 1924, the constituent republic of the Soviet

Republic of Uzbekistan, is one of only two doubly landlocked Union known as the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic (Uzbek SSR)

countries in the world. Located in Central Asia, it is a secular, was created. Following the breakup of the Soviet Union, it de-

unitary constitutional republic, comprising 12 provinces, one clared independence as the Republic of Uzbekistan on 31 Au-

autonomous republic, and a capital city. Uzbekistan is bordered gust 1991 (officially celebrated the following day).

by five landlocked countries: Kazakhstan to the north; Tajikistan Uzbekistan has a diverse cultural heritage due to its storeyed

to the southeast; Kyrgyzstan to the northeast; Afghanistan to the history and strategic location. Its official language is Uzbek, a

south; and Turkmenistan to the southwest. Turkic language written in the Latin alphabet and spoken native-

What is now Uzbekistan was in ancient times part of the predom- ly by approximately 85% of the population. Russian has wide-

inantly Persian-speaking region of Transoxiana, with cities such spread use; it is the most widely taught second language. Uz-

as Samarkand growing rich from the Silk Road. The area was beks constitute 81% of the population, followed by Russians

later conquered by a succession of invaders including the Arab (5.4%), Tajiks (4.0%), Kazakhs (3.0%), and others (6.5%). A ma-

Caliphate and Turkic states such as the Göktürk Khaganate, jority of Uzbeks are non-denominational Muslims. Uzbekistan is

after which it was laid waste by the Mongols. The city of Shahris- a member of the CIS, OSCE, UN, and the SCO. Uzbekistan's

abz was the birthplace of Timur. The region was conquered in economy relies mainly on commodity production, including cot-

the early 16th century by Eastern Turkic-speaking nomads, and ton, gold, uranium, and natural gas.

His Excellency Mr. Furkat SIDIKOV
Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Islamic Republic Pakistan

Date & Place of birth: February Republic of Uzbekistan

7, 1971, Tashkent, Uzbekistan • 1995 – 1996: Research at the Institute for Strategic

• 2015: Ambassador of the and Regional Studies under the President of the Re-

Republic of Uzbekistan in Paki- public of Uzbekistan

stan

• 2011 – 2015: First Secre-

tary of the Embassy of the Re-

public of Uzbekistan in USA

• 2007 – 2011: Leading

specialist of the Institute for

Strategic and Regional Studies

under the President of the Re-

public of Uzbekistan

• 2002 – 2007: Attaché of
the Embassy of the Republic of

Uzbekistan in USA

• 1996-2002: Senior specialist of the Institute for Stra-

tegic and Regional Studies under the President of the

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Messages Raja Ashraf Sarwar , the peoples. Uzbekistan has made significant progress, by people-
oriented socio-economic reforms.

Minister of Labour and Human Resource (Punjab) Department of Labor and Human resources, Government of Pun-

jab Lahore keen to develop cooperation with Uzbekistan in in the

field of technical assistance, vocational and professional develop-

Relations between the Pakistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan ment. We are intent to develop outlines for overall cooperation

have been developing steadily since 1991 objectives, policy responses and priority fields in human resources

and since than our bilateral relations are development.

bordering and enhancing in several di- 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF UZBEKISTAN– PAKISTAN DIP-

rection. Political and trade dialogues LOMATIC RELATIONS, in Lahore, will contribute positively in

within OIC, ECO and SCO are highly a rapidly development of our partnership in trade, investment and

important in our bilateral and multilat- cultural areas with Republic of Uzbekistan.

eral relations. Let me congratulate Organizing Committee of 25th Anniversary of

Uzbekistan achieved its prosperity by Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan and assure

adopting a policy of stage-by-stage re- my best assistance and cooperation in their successes.

forms carried out by the leadership and

Messages Mr. Rohail Ikram , lency observed “We are celebrat-

President Organising Committee ing this significant date at the mo-
ment when our bilateral relations

We are pleased to celebrate 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF UZ- are developing and up to a new
BEKISTAN– PAKISTAN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS, qualitative level, century-old ties of
friendship and brotherhood be-
in Lahore, the cultural capital of Pakistan.
We know that Pakistan and Uzbekistan both are sharing tween our people are further
common understandings against major regional and interna- strengthening. We acknowledge
tional issues and collaborate closely on several multilateral Pakistan as a big political, eco-
forums such as; the United Nations, Organization of Islamic nomic and military power state in
Cooperation (OIC), Economic Cooperation Organization the world, and an important partner in ensuring security and
stability in the region. We highly appreciate our relations
(ECO) and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Various high level visits to each other’s countries on regular based on mutual respect and trust,”
basis reflects a strong desire to enhance cooperation and As we respect much that President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was
collaboration in various identified fields including trade, in- supporting Pakistan’s request to become member of Shang-
hai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in June 2017. Its best
vestment and technical cooperation.
Let me remind you that, in a congratulation message of His time, to enhance our bilateral relations in multi direction
Excellency Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan including economic, trade and culture for creating friendly
to the His Excellency Mr. Mamnoon Hussain President of environment. Business and cultural communities in Pakistan
Islamic Republic of Pakistan , on 25th anniversary of diplo- are highly excited to establish trade relations with Central
matic relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, His excel- Asia particularly Republic of Uzbekistan.

Paskistan was among the first Messages Dr. Shahid Hasan

group of countries, which General Secretary Organising Committee
recognized it’s as sovereign

state in 1991and both

countries established their At the same time, Uzbekistan, carefully guarding the stability and

formal diplomatic relations tranquility within the country, maintains the pace of economic

onMay 10, 1992. growth in the most difficult geopolitical conditions, develops the

Celebration of 25th Years Pak- social sphere, invests huge amounts of GDP in education, health,

Uzbek diplomatic relations is and rural development. Behind them is a huge long-term effort of

history making event to remind peoples of Uzbekistan, and the leadership of the country, which

impressive results of our assumed a great responsibility for the implementation of reforms.

bilateral relations. Organizing Committee 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic relations

The leadership of Uzbekistan between Uzbekistan and Pakistan ensures its best efforts to

proposed a positive economic agenda, implying diversification of establish people to people business and cultural contacts between

the economy and structural reorganization of agriculture, as well as our countries.

expansion of foreign economic relations. It is noteworthy that in

order to fully implement the tasks outlined, several measures are

being implemented to develop a creative economy based on

innovative development and speeding up economic growth.

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Education in Uzbekistan

Government of Uzbekistan is paying important attention  Spending more than 7% of GDP to education.
)One of the highest literacy rate of range in the world
to education. 
(95%).
 Have 26 Universities and 43
Institutes, 63 colleges. 22.000
Teachers, among them 7000 PHD
and 2500 professors. For 10 stu-
dents -1 teacher in Uzbekistan.
43% of teachers are women and
57% man.
 Created a number of branches
of leading European, Asian and
Russian universities, in particular
the British Westminster University
and Singapore Institute of Man-
agement and Development, Turin
Polytechnic University, Moscow
State University and others.

Meeting of
Organisation
Committee

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Pak-Uzbek Relations: Ashique Hamdani

Relations between the two

states were established when

the republic of Uzbekistan

became independent follow-

ing the collapse of the USSR.

Both countries enjoy wonder-

ful political as well as busi-

ness relations.

Both countries also enjoy cordial and friendly political

understanding over regional issues.

Uzbekistan has proposed a Pakistan-Afghanistan-

Uzbekistan Trilateral Transit Trade Agreement. An agree-

ment like this involving all the three countries would help

remove problems in trade promotion and all the parties

would benefit. Various other initiatives, including Uzbeki-

stan’s quest to use Pakistani ports like Gwadar for lateral agreements and MOUs since 1991 to provide an

reaching out to international markets, are also under institutional framework for an expanding relationship.

discussion. Pakistan would very much like that the prod- These documents encompass areas such as economic

ucts of a brotherly country find their way to sea via its trade, culture, healthcare, science and technology, cus-

ports, which indeed offers the shortest route to the high toms, agricultural collaboration, tourism, sports, mass

seas from Central Asia. media, ports and telecommunications, banking, transit

Uzbekistan is a rapidly-expanding economy and Pakistan and transportation, avoidance of double taxation, anti-

exported commodities. . Uzbekistan and Pakistan are terrorism, extradition, legal assistance, academic and

also strongly linked by air as there are regular flights educational fields, and the military-technical sphere, etc.

from Lahore to Tashkent by Uzbek Air. Pakistan and Uz- Potentials for increasing bilateral trade can be enhances

bekistan pledged to move forward in all spheres, with a by implementations various MOUS and agreements on

particular focus on cooperation in energy sector, bilat- establishing banking channels and liberal visa regimes

eral investments and increased connectivity to boost are imperative to improve, bilateral trade and invest-

trade. Pakistan was prepared to buy surplus electricity ment and to increase business-to-business contact

from the neighbouring Central Asian countries including through the Joint Business Council and Inter Govern-

Uzbekistan. The two countries have urged the need to mental Commissions are highly important. Both coun-

explore possibilities to the mutual benefit of the two tries can also have close collaboration in the oil and gas

states and their peoples. Pakistan’s Gwadar and Karachi sector. Uzbekistan is already building a rail link up to

seaports could facilitate trade between Central Asian Mazar-e-Sharif and it could be further extended to

Republics, Middle East, Africa and beyond. Gwadar to promote bilateral and transit trade at Indian

A trilateral trade agreement between Afghanistan, Uz- Ocean. The officials of Uzbekistan have ensured that it

bekistan and Pakistan can be reached in this regard. would extend full cooperation to Pakistan in the agricul-

The two countries can increase trade by five times and tural and energy sectors.

offered its locally manufactured buses, trucks, ma-

chinery and cooperation in agriculture sector.

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have signed almost 70 bi-

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Chronology of Uzbekistan-Pakistan Bilateral Relations

Development of relations with Pakistan is one of the important  During these visits, our countries have agreements on trade-
economic cooperation, mutual investment, protection of in-
directions of Uzbekistan’s cooperation with the South Asian coun- vestments, avoidance of double taxation and prevention of tax
evasion on income etc.
tries. In turn, Pakistan is in favor of expanding the mutually bene-
February, 2017 established “Pakistan-Uzbekistan” Trade
ficial cooperation with our country, considering Uzbekistan as a House in Islamabad.

key state in Central Asia.  April 2017, resumed direct flights of Uzbekairways from
Tashkent to Lahore.
 December 20, 1991 Pakistan recognized independence of 
Uzbekistan one of the first countries. Today the legal base between the two countries includes 46
interstate, intergovernmental and interdepartmental docu-
 May 10, 1992 diplomatic relations were established between  ments
the two countries. These two significant dates related to the
Uzbekistan 57 enterprises are operating with participation of
opening of a new page in the modem Uzbek-Pakistani rela- Pakistani capital, which produce textile outputs, paper, leath-
er products, food and render transportation and travel ser-
tions and the establishment of foundation to build a mutually  vices.
beneficial partnership based on the principles of respect,
"Uzbekistan-Pakistan" Community has been successfully act-
equality and taking into account each other's interests. ing since 1991. The organization regularly hosts a variety of
events with the participation of business, cultural, scientific
 June 1992 and November 2015 the Prime Minister of Paki- and academic circles, and organizes an exchange of delega-
tions.
stan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif paid the official visits to Uz- 
bekistan. Centers for the study of Urdu and Uzbek languages are run-
ning both in Uzbekistan and Pakistan. In 2003 the first "Urdu
 August 1992 and May 2006 First President H.E. Mr. Islam -Uzbek Dictionary" compiled by the Tashkent State Institute
of Oriental Studies was published in Pakistan. In 2009 "The
Karimov paid official visits to Pakistan. Cabinet of Urdu language and literature" was opened in this
Institute.
 March 2011, Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani
Representatives of science, culture and art of the two coun-
visited Uzbekistan.  tries regularly participate in scientific conferences, festivals
and other events. In particular, the Pakistani artists are tradi-
 September 2016, Uzbek delegation headed by Chairman of tional participants of the International Music Festival "Sharq
taronalari" in Samarkand
“Uzindustryexport” visited Islamabad and Lahore.

 December 2016, Delegation headed by the Deputy Prime

Minister of Uzbekistan Mr.Ulugbek Rozukulov visited Paki-

stan.

 February 2017, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan 

Mr.Ulugbek Rozukulov visited Pakistan to participate on 13th

ECO Summit in Islamabad.

 March, 2017, The Federal Minister of Food Security and

Researchs Mr.Sikandar Bosan visited Tashkent.

ECONOMY OF UZBEKISTAN Isuzu Motors, LG, Gazprom, Lukoil, Nestle, Coca-Cola, British-
American Tobacco, Carlsberg and many others.

Today as a result of well-thought-out economic policy, Uzbekistan In 2016 State budget expenditure had been allocated for social

has achieved high and sustained rates of economic development. sphere, including for education – 33.7%, for healthcare – 14%. At

The country has achieved dramatic changes in dynamics and struc- the same time the costs of current maintenance and development

ture of economy, development of production and export capacity, of education sector increased against the previous year by 16.3%,

social sphere, level and quality of life. healthcare - at 16%.

Uzbekistan is among the top ten countries in gold reserves,

natural gas, uranium, silver, copper, molybdenum and other

rare metals and is a net exporter of these natural materials.

In Uzbekistan more than 100 types of mineral resources, more

than 3000 deposits and prospective shows of minerals are ex-

posed.

The total energy reserves of Uzbekistan are sufficient for the

coverage of the needs of the economy at least for 100 years.

Generated electricity capacities fully cover domestic needs, but

also allow export of electricity to other countries.

Annual GDP growth of Uzbekistan exceeds 8% over the last

10 years, which is one of the highest rates in the world. Over

the past decade, the economy of Uzbekistan has doubled.

Nowadays, more than 5000 enterprises with foreign invest-

ments, including world famous TNCs operate on the Uzbek

market. They are General Motors, MAN, Mercedes-Benz,

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Registan square after sunset in Samarkand/Uzbekistan

Samarkand , The sister city of Lahore, is one of the oldest inhabited cities in Central Asia, prospering
from its location on the trade route between China and the Mediterranean (Silk Road).

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