Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on a two-day visit.

On arrival, he was received by Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov.

The Prime Minister and President of Uzbekistan, during the bilateral meeting, would discuss all areas of bilateral cooperation including connectivity, economic, trade, investment, energy, defence and security, regional stability, and education. The leaders would also exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

A number of bilateral agreements/MoUs will also be signed.

The Prime Minister would also address the Pakistan-Uzbekistan Business Forum. Leading businessmen from both the sides will participate in the Business Forum and hold B2B meetings to further enhance bilateral trade.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited independence monument in Tashkent today.

The Prime Minister laid the floral wreath at the monument.