President Dr Arif Alvi has reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Trans-Afghan Railway project and assured all possible cooperation for its early realization.

The President stated this at a meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the sidelines of the 15th ECO Summit in Ashgabat today (Sunday).

Dr Arif Alvi underscored the significance of fast-tracking trade and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

He also called for enhancing structured political ties by operationalizing Uzbekistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement.

He underscored the importance of the urgent need for immediate provision of humanitarian and economic assistance for Afghanistan to avert economic collapse in the country.

Dr Arif Alvi stressed the de-freezing of Afghanistan's financial assets as a priority step in this respect.

The President reiterated invitation to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to visit Pakistan at the earliest convenience.