PAKISTAN'S INTERESTS IN THE CENTRAL ASIAN REGION: DYNAMICS OF COOPERATION

Abstract

This article examines the relationships between Pakistan and the countries of Central Asia. It is emphasized that since independence, the Central Asian states have acquired the attention of regional and global powers. Geographically, this region is landlocked but very rich in natural resources. At the same time, it is noted that due to the lack of energy resources, Islamabad needs to develop cooperation with the countries of Central Asia. From geostrategic point of view, Pakistan provides these regional states the shortest route to global sea trade. Special attention is paid to energy and transport-logical cooperation between Pakistan and Central Asian countries.