ISLAMABAD (February 11, 2026) - Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to expand cooperation on climate action, water security and digital innovation, as Kazakhstan’s Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin called on Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik in Islamabad.

During the meeting, the ambassador conveyed appreciation for the hospitality extended to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and his delegation during their recent visit to Pakistan, and expressed satisfaction over what he described as steadily growing “brotherly relations” between the two countries.

Mr Kistafin invited Dr Malik to participate in the Regional Ecological Summit scheduled to be held in Astana in April, aimed at strengthening regional collaboration on environmental protection and sustainable development.

Welcoming the invitation, the minister said Pakistan and Kazakhstan shared deep historical and cultural ties and had significant potential to enhance cooperation, particularly in the climate and environmental sectors. He stressed the importance of broadening collaboration and trade not only bilaterally but also with the wider Central Asian region.

The two sides reviewed progress on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during President Tokayev’s visit and discussed practical steps for its implementation. They explored prospects for joint initiatives in artificial intelligence, financial technology and e-governance, identifying these sectors as key drivers of sustainable growth and institutional efficiency.

Climate change and water scarcity featured prominently in the talks, with both sides acknowledging the shared vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events and environmental degradation. They underlined the need for enhanced knowledge-sharing, technical cooperation and joint projects focused on environmental protection, climate resilience and sustainable development.

The meeting reflected Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen environmental diplomacy and build regional partnerships to address transboundary climate risks, while leveraging emerging technologies to support green governance and economic modernisation.
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