On 25 February 2025, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan and Prime Minister Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov of Uzbekistan visited the Independence Monument in Tashkent. The visit highlights the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations, focusing on cooperation in various sectors, including trade, regional security, and cultural exchange. The leaders took time to reflect on the historic significance of the monument, which symbolizes Uzbekistan’s sovereignty and independence.