Pakistan and Uzbekistan are negotiating collective production of solar water heaters to facilitate low-cost energy solutions and enhance bilateral industrial collaboration.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, toured Pharma Park and Techno Park in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to advance Pakistan-Uzbekistan industrial and technological cooperation.
During the visit, Mr. Khan appreciated the production of new domestic and electronic appliances at the Uzbek Techno Park as “highly commendable.” He added that co-manufacturing of solar water heaters could be beneficial for both nations in terms of energy, ensuring cheap energy solutions to the masses.
Talks were also exchanged regarding the joint production of contemporary gas and electricity meters to consolidate collaboration in the energy and technology sectors.
Pakistan & Uzbekistan contemplate bilateral production of solar water heaters
Pharmaceutical-wise, Mr. Khan emphasized an acceleration of the process of licensure and certification of Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry in Uzbekistan. He emphasized that increasing the capacity of Pakistan’s pharma industry will not only increase exports but also bring Pakistan’s pharma industry in conformity with international standards.
“With cooperation in technology and industry, Pakistan and Uzbekistan can elevate bilateral relations to the next level,” Mr. Khan added.
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Earlier, the 22nd Session of Pakistan-Iran Joint Economic Commission (JEC) was wrapped up in Tehran, the capital of Iran, on September 15-16, 2025, in a major stride to further consolidate bilateral economic, trade, and cultural relations between the two neighboring nations.
Pakistan’s delegation was headed by Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and Iranian delegation was spearheaded by Minister for Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadeq.
The session focuses on the broadening of cooperation in different fields, such as trade, investment, energy, agriculture, transport, housing, health, education, and exchanges of culture. The two ministers signed pertinent protocols at the end of the session on behalf of their governments.
The technical sessions were conducted by Muhammad Humair Karim, Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Pakistan, and Dr. Amin Taraffo, Senior Advisor to the Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development and Head of International Affairs. Both sides had extensive dialogue across various fields and effectively finalized the draft Protocol.
