Welcoming   the   delegates,   Khawaja   Saad   Rafique   discussed   various   mutual bilateral issues. Federal Minister said that Pakistan attaches high importance to its relationship with both the countries and is desirous of further enhancing them in all fields of mutual interests. He also underlined the significance of boosting relationsin various areas particularly in Railways and Aviation. Also, he emphasized to increase trade  and   investment   between   Kazakhstan  and Kyrgyzstan   along   with Central  Asia as  a  whole.  He  also  said  that  the  development of direct   airspace connectivity between Pakistan and central Asian countries is necessary and need tobe worked on immediately by Ministry  of Aviation. Federal Minister said that besides political roots, Pakistanis being Muslims have a deep religious affiliation with Central Asian region. Khawaja Saad Rafique, apprised the dignitaries aboutthe   Railways   system  upgradation   initiatives  mainly   covering   ML-1,   Thar   coal connectivity   Trans   upon   railway   and   other   passengers   and   freight  services improvement measures. With the completion of these projects,  they will particularly benefit the trade between Pakistan and Central Asian Republics.

Both the delegates conveyed their deepest sympathies to the Government and thepeople of Pakistan over the devastation caused by the recent floods and offered their sincere condolences on the loss of lives due to such heavy unprecedented monsoon rains in the country. Both Ambassadors showed keen interest in Railwaysand Aviation industries in Pakistan and have expressed their desire to work with the Government of Pakistan in these industries.