Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed that cooperation in the trade and economic sphere is a key priority to consolidate partnership between the two countries.

According to a declaration issued after the virtual summit of Prime Minister Imran Khan and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyovev, the two leaders expressed readiness to expand cooperation between law enforcement agencies of the two countries, in particular in the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking.

They agreed to enhance their multi-faceted bilateral cooperation in all areas of common interest and emphasized closer coordination at international fora on issues of mutual convergence.

As members of the UN Human Rights Council, the two sides also expressed readiness to support joint actions to curb human rights violations and combating Islamophobia as well as strengthening interfaith harmony.