Bishkek, Dec. 3, 2025. /Kabar/. Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan could significantly increase their mutual trade volumes if they develop convenient logistics routes to reduce transportation costs.
According to experts, the development of transit corridors will be a key topic in the upcoming talks between Sadyr Zhaparov and Shahbaz Sharif.
In 2024, trade turnover between the countries amounted to a modest, by today's standards, $16 million. Moreover, experts said that the potential for trade is disproportionately greater, and is hampered by the lack of convenient and accessible logistics.
Pakistan is in demand for agricultural products from our republic, primarily beans and non-perishable vegetables, as well as tanned leather. If delivery times for these products are reduced and their prices lower, the range of products purchased from our country would increase significantly. Kyrgyzstan purchases rice, pharmaceuticals, and textiles from Pakistan. If businesses and government develop convenient communications, the potential for economic cooperation could increase exponentially.
According to experts, the negotiating track will be aimed at achieving concrete results in increasing trade exchanges, as the economy is an important component of any interstate relations.