Pakistan and Kazakhstan are strengthening their economic partnership with a new joint action plan for 2025-2026 and a shared objective to increase bilateral trade to $1 billion annually. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance regional connectivity and unlock significant trade potential between the two nations.
The agreement was formalized during a meeting in Islamabad on September 9, 2025, between Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The action plan covers cooperation in politics, trade, defense, science and technology, culture, tourism, and humanitarian aid. Both countries also committed to bolstering transport and logistics, utilizing existing corridors such as KTAP and KUAP to streamline cross-border goods movement and leverage Pakistan's seaports.
Agriculture and industry are identified as key sectors for growth. Kazakhstan plans to supply Pakistan with agricultural products like wheat, rice, sugar, and cotton, while Pakistan has offered its expertise in the leather sector, including technology transfer and joint ventures. Kazakhstan is also prepared to increase its supply of 85 commodity items, valued at over $490 million, across various industries including petrochemicals, metallurgy, and pharmaceuticals.
The deepening ties are further solidified by preparations for an official visit by the President of Kazakhstan to Pakistan in November 2025. This high-level engagement is expected to lead to further agreements and a strengthened strategic partnership. Business-to-business connections are also being fostered through past and planned business forums, exhibitions, and trade missions.
Trade turnover between the two countries saw a 16% increase in the first eight months of 2025, reaching approximately $40 million, with a clear trajectory towards the $1 billion target. Kazakhstan's agricultural exports to Pakistan specifically increased to $7.7 million in January-August of the current year.