Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Tajikistan to invest in various sectors in Pakistan during his visit on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif along with his delegation has reached Dushanbe on Tuesday on a two-day visit.
After arriving in Dushanbe, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met the President of Tajikistan, Imam Ali Rehman, in which mutual cooperation between the two countries in various fields was discussed.
After the meeting, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif and President of Tajikistan Imam Ali Rehman held a joint press conference.
Shahbaz Sharif said on this occasion that ‘today we signed several memorandums of understanding which will lead to the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.’
“The most important thing was to sign the strategic partnership agreement,” he said.
Shahbaz Sharif addressed President Imam Ali Rehman during the press conference and said, “I assure you that I myself will work with you so that our brotherly relations can be strengthened.”
He further said that ‘goods are being transported from Karachi port to Afghanistan and Tajikistan.’
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“We want a rail, road and road network of economic importance for both countries and Afghanistan to be connected, which goes from Tajikistan to Afghanistan’s Karachi port, and goods from Afghanistan can be delivered to Tajikistan from Karachi.”
The Pakistani Prime Minister said that you mentioned China, Tajikistan, Afghanistan trade corridor program. We will be happy to be a part of this program. I will be happy to talk to the Chinese counterpart.’
According to Pakistan’s official media, Tajik Prime Minister Kahir Rasulzada, Tajik Minister of Energy and Water Resources Dalir Juma, Tajik Deputy Foreign Minister Farrukh Sharifzada, Dushanbe Mayor Jamshid Tabarzada and Tajik Ambassador to Pakistan Yusuf Sharif at Dushanbe Airport in Tajikistan. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Zada, Tajikistan Mohammad Saeed Sarwar and senior government and diplomatic officials welcomed the Prime Minister.
Tajik Prime Minister Qahir Rasulzada also had a conversation with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif at the airport.
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## Interview: Pakistan’s Prime Ministerial Visit to Tajikistan
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is Dr. Fatima Khan, a regional expert specializing in Central Asian relations. Dr. Khan, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Sharif just concluded a two-day visit to Tajikistan. Can you tell us about the key takeaways?
**Dr. Khan:** Certainly. This visit is being hailed as a significant step towards further strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistan and Tajikistan. During his visit, Prime Minister Sharif extended a warm invitation to Tajik investors to explore opportunities in various sectors within Pakistan. This signifies Pakistan’s interest in expanding economic cooperation with Tajikistan.
**Host:** We understand several agreements were signed during the visit. Could you elaborate on those?
**Dr. Khan:** Yes, Prime Minister Sharif announced the signing of several memorandums of understanding, aimed at deepening cooperation in various fields. Notably, a strategic partnership agreement was also signed, underscoring the commitment of both nations to a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship. [[1](https://www.radio.gov.pk/14-12-2022/joint-communique-pakistan-tajikistan-agree-to-enhance-bilateral-relations)]
**Host:** The Prime Minister also briefly touched upon trade and logistics. What was the context there?
**Dr. Khan:** Prime Minister Sharif highlighted the existing trade route connecting Karachi port to both Afghanistan and Tajikistan. This route underscores Pakistan’s potential as a regional transit hub and its commitment to facilitating trade within the region. It also speaks to the growing economic interconnectedness between these nations.
**Host:** Dr. Khan, what are the possible implications of this visit for the broader regional landscape?
**Dr. Khan:** This visit signifies a shift towards greater regional cooperation, potentially leading to enhanced connectivity and economic integration within Central Asia. It also sends a strong message of Pakistan’s commitment to building strong relationships with its neighbors.
**Host:** Thank you so much for providing your valuable insights, Dr. Khan.
**Dr. Khan:** My pleasure.
