ISLAMABAD: Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will arrive for a two-day official visit to Pakistan on Feb 3-4 to discuss new avenues for broadening cooperation between the two states.
During the visit, which he will undertake at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Kazakh president will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising senior cabinet ministers and other high-ranking officials.
“President Tokayev is expected to meet the President of Pakistan, hold talks with the prime minister, and address the Pakistan-Kazakhstan Business Forum,” said a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.
The foreign ministry said that President Tokayev’s visit will provide Islamabad and Astana an important and timely opportunity to undertake a comprehensive review of bilateral relations.
The statement said the two sides will also discuss new avenues for broadening cooperation, particularly in trade, logistics, regional connectivity, people-to-people contacts, and collaboration at regional and international forums.
“The forthcoming visit reflects the strengthening bonds between Pakistan and Kazakhstan, their mutual commitment to transforming historic and cultural affinities into robust cooperation, and their common desire for peace and progress in the region,” the statement said.
Published in Dawn, February 3rd, 2026
