AKIPRESS.COM - Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Monday underscored the need for a greater communication network between the two countries in order to realise their bilateral trade potential, Dawn reports.

The understanding was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Uzbekistan Deputy Prime Minister Elyor Ganiyev, who arrived in Islamabad today for a two-day visit.

The two sides also discussed bilateral relations as well as the prevailing regional situation during the meeting.

Deputy Prime Minister Ganiev was earlier received by senior Foreign Office officials upon his arrival at the Nur Khan Airbase.