ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized on expanding bilateral cooperation with Kazakhstan in areas of mutual interest, including political, trade, cultural and defence fields.

He said this while talking to Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Kazakhstan Sajjad Ahmed Seehar, who called on him in Islamabad today (Tuesday).

The President said regional integration and connectivity are key drivers of economic development and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), in this regard, offers tremendous opportunities to countries of the region.

He asked the Ambassador to make endeavors to promote parliamentary and cultural exchanges between the two countries.