On February 26, the International Congress Center in Tashkent hosted the official welcoming ceremony of Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, who is paying an official visit to Uzbekistan.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev warmly greeted the distinguished guest and invited him to the podium. A military band played the national anthems of the two countries. "Caspian Energy Media" reports with reference to Official web-site of the President of Uzbekistan.