Kazakh president's first visit in 23 years led to 37 deals boosting trade and transport ties with Pakistan.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited Islamabad, the first by a Kazakh leader in 23 years, signing 37 agreements with Pakistan on energy, mining, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textiles, infrastructure, and maritime cooperation. The deals aim to boost trade, investment, and regional connectivity through enhanced rail, road, and multimodal transport links, leveraging Pakistani ports to connect Central Asia with South Asia, China, and Europe. Both nations emphasized strengthening business ties, trade missions, and multilateral collaboration, with Kazakhstan remaining Pakistan’s top Central Asian export market.