What happened
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Pakistan on 5 February 2026 for a two-day state visit and was warmly received by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Nur Khan Airbase, The Nation reported. A 21-gun salute marked the ceremonial welcome.
Agenda and delegation
According to the report, Mirziyoyev is leading a high-level delegation of senior ministers and business leaders. He will hold meetings with the president, delegation-level talks with the prime minister, and will address the Pakistan-Uzbekistan Business Forum.
The visit will focus on reviewing bilateral relations and exploring new avenues for cooperation in trade, energy, defence, education, people-to-people exchanges and regional connectivity.
Why it matters
The visit marks Mirziyoyev’s second trip to Pakistan and comes as the two countries describe their ties as rooted in shared history, faith and aspirations for peace and prosperity in Central and South Asia. For Pakistan, a landlocked Central Asian neighbour’s engagement supports its push for regional trade and transport links, while the accompanying business forum gives private-sector delegations from both sides a direct channel.
What is still uncertain
The report did not say how many agreements or memorandums were expected to be signed, the value of any commercial deals, or the duration of the delegation-level talks. Further outcomes were expected to emerge as the two-day programme proceeded.
Sources & reporting notes
This is a summary of a published report, not eyewitness coverage. The source was reviewed on 5 February 2026.
- The Nation — "Uzbekistan President arrives in Pakistan for two-day state visit"Published 5 February 2026 · Primary source for the arrival at Nur Khan Airbase, the 21-gun salute, the receiving officials, the delegation, the business forum and the sectors listed for cooperation.
