ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin on Thursday said direct air flights between Kazakhstan and Pakistan would start in May 2023, which would strengthen the economic connectivity between the two countries.

The direct flights between Lahore and Almaty would not only increase economic ties but also people-to-people contacts, he said during a meeting with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Minister for Commerce and Industries Adnan Jalil at his office.

The ambassador said it would promote tourism in both countries, which would further advance their relations, quoted the state news agency. Both Pakistan and Kazakhstan were among the most beautiful countries and the tourism industry could become the wheel of their economies, he added.

Ambassador Kistafin said the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan and the Northern Areas of Pakistan were among the most beautiful regions of the world. Events would be held during the current year to promote tourism.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 31 2023

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