ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Mr Yerzhan Kistafin Sunday called for using the Karakorum Highway (KKH) as best trade route between the two countries. Yerzhan Kistafin pointed out that a number of Pakistan products including fruits, vegetables, pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments and leather goods had a great potential in Kazakhstan. The current bilateral trade volume of $45 million was hugely low, compared with the real potential of bilateral trade, he said, adding that the alternative route of Karakoram Highway may also be explored for uplifting bilateral trade. He said Afghanistan could be the most beneficial country if trade increases between Pakistan and Kazakhstan though it. Moreover, the APBF President said that Pakistan also offers the critical over land routes and connectivity for mutually beneficial trade and regional energy cooperation.

Source: Pakistan Today November 07, 2021 19:44 UTC