Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during his two-day official visit to Tajikistan, invited Tajikistan to utilize Karachi Port for transit trade, emphasizing the importance of regional connectivity through the construction of rail tracks and roads between the two countries. The visit, initiated at the invitation of Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon, included a bilateral meeting with Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda.
The leaders expressed satisfaction with the growing bilateral cooperation in various fields and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the existing fraternal ties. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated his Tajik counterpart on the successful organization of the 3rd High-Level Water Conference and praised Tajikistan’s leadership in water diplomacy.
Highlighting the significance of the recently signed Strategic Partnership Agreement, Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed optimism that this milestone would pave the way for new areas of mutually beneficial economic cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan. He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing engagement with Central Asian countries, including Tajikistan, under its “Vision Central Asia” policy.
The Prime Minister underscored that regional connectivity and integration are crucial for sustainable long-term socio-economic development. He proposed hosting a regional connectivity summit in Pakistan to provide trade corridors to Central Asian countries and promote regional trade.
Additionally, Prime Minister Shehbaz welcomed the recent initiation of international flights between Pakistan and Tajikistan and called for increasing the number of flights. He highlighted the shared religious and cultural values between the Pakistani and Tajik people, advocating for the expansion of social relations.
Emphasizing the importance of cultural, educational, and sports exchanges, as well as people-to-people contacts, the Prime Minister reiterated the need for enhanced cooperation in these areas to further strengthen the ties between the two nations.
