On May 6, 2025, Chairman of the Board of the Foreign Policy Research Institute Bolat Nurgaliyev delivered a speech during the panel session titled «Building Economic Bridges: Iran- Pakistan-Central Asia Connectivity» as part of the Regional Dialogue 2025 «Pathways to Peace and Prosperity in Turbulent Times», organized by the Institute of Regional Studies under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.
The event brought together representatives of the Government of Pakistan, as well as diplomats and leading experts from Central and South Asia, Middle East, East Asia, Europe, and North America.
In his remarks Bolat Nurgaliyev emphasized the importance of strengthening connectivity between Central and South Asia with the inclusion of Afghanistan, as well as the need for joint responses to security challenges and enhanced cooperation across various sectors, including transportation, energy, and trade.