Kazakh Ambassador for improving trade ties between both countries.

BAHAWALPUR -- Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin has visited Bahawalpur on a one-day visit.

He attended a meeting at Al-Zamir on Wednesday where he was briefed about the history of the region and its role in possible opportunities for mutual corporation between Pakistan and Kazakhstan.

Kistafin met Principal Sadiq Public School Bahawalpur David Dowdles and Dean of Faculty Management Sciences, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Prof. Dr Jawad Iqbal, and discussed opportunities for mutual cooperation in education.

He also met Director Cholistan Development Authority Liaqat Gilani who told him about the rich history of Cholistan and the indigenous products of the area.

Consul General Kazakhstan Consulate Lahore Rao Khalid Khan, Former President Bahawalpur Press Club Naseer Ahmad Nasir, Director of Media and Publications, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Shahzad Ahmad Khalid, Senior Journalist Baqa-ul-Mohsin, and others were also present at the meeting.

Later, the Kazakh envoy visited Noor Mahal where he was briefed about the history of Bahawalpur State and the contributions of Nawab of Bahawalpur Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi to Pakistan.

He also attended a dinner held in his honor at the Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

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