MUSLIM Institute organized a special lecture on Kazakhstan. Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin delivered the special lecture. Chairman MUSLIM Institute & Dewan of Junagadh State Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali also addressed the audience.
Ambassador of Kazakhstan stressed the need to further strengthen people to people contacts cordial relations between the two brotherly countries, importance of Afghanistan for regional peace, and socio-economic stability of the region.
Being a country rich in natural resource, Kazakhstan is ready to share its resources with Pakistan, Ambassador emphasized. Kazakhstan is the linchpin of China’s Belt and Road initiative due to its geographical location and vast natural resources. Similarly, Chain-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project of BRI that has huge potential for regional economic integration. Pakistan provides a natural link to connect the Eurasian heartland with the Arabian Sea and South Asia.
The Pakistan-Iran-Turkey railway route has further enhanced the possibility of the realization of this plan. Strong political commitments and inclusion of private sectors could be beneficial for the desired goals of socio-economic integration and greater regional connectivity. Moreover, both states can work closely to bring peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Security and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has proved one of the major impediments to geographical connectivity and economic integration.
Stability in Afghanistan after the US-withdrawal could be a “game changer” for the rest of the region. Both countries could cooperate and coordinate to avert the looming worst humanitarian crises in Afghanistan.
For this purpose, both countries could utilize regional and international platforms such as Shanghai cooperation organization (SCO), Organization of Islamic cooperation (OIC) and United Nations. Ambassador hoped that both the states can work together to enhance strategic cooperation in the field of Anti-insurgency, counter-terrorism, military training,
joint military exercises etc. Exchange of modern techniques could foster their military cooperation. People from different walks of life participated the event.
