Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will arrive in Pakistan on Thursday for a two-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Foreign Office said on Wednesday.

In a statement, the Foreign Office said the Uzbek president would lead a high-level delegation comprising senior cabinet ministers and prominent business leaders for the February 5–6 visit.

During his stay, President Mirziyoyev will meet President Asif Ali Zardari, hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and address the Pakistan-Uzbekistan Business Forum.

“Discussions will focus on reviewing the entire gamut of bilateral relations and identifying new avenues to further deepen cooperation in diverse sectors, including trade, energy, defence, education, people-to-people exchange and regional connectivity,” the statement said.

The Foreign Office noted that this would be President Mirziyoyev’s second visit to Pakistan, reflecting the upward trajectory of bilateral relations and the strong ties between the two countries.

It said the relationship was rooted in common history, faith and shared aspirations for peace and prosperity in Central and South Asia.

President Mirziyoyev last visited Pakistan in 2022.

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have in recent years strengthened cooperation in trade, investment and economic development, with both sides seeking to expand mutually beneficial partnerships.