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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How does the transportation connection between Karachi port and Tajikistan benefit both countries economically?
## Strengthening Ties: Pakistan and Tajikistan Aim for Closer Cooperation
**Interviewer:** Welcome to the programme. Today, we’re discussing the recent visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Tajikistan and its significance for bilateral relations. Joining us to shed light on this is Dr. Sarah Khan, a South Asia expert. Thank you for being here, Dr. Khan.
**Dr. Khan:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** Prime Minister Sharif’s visit seems to have been quite productive, with the signing of several memoranda of understanding and a strategic partnership agreement. Can you elaborate on the implications of these agreements?
**Dr. Khan:** Absolutely. This visit marks a significant step forward in Pakistan-Tajikistan relations. The strategic partnership agreement signifies a commitment to deepening cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including trade, investment, defense, and energy. The MOUs likely focus on specific areas of collaboration within those broader sectors.
**Interviewer:** Prime Minister Sharif publicly invited Tajikistan to invest in Pakistan. What sectors do you think might be particularly attractive to Tajik investors?
**Dr. Khan:** Given Pakistan’s geographical location and existing infrastructure, sectors like transportation, energy, and agriculture could be particularly appealing to Tajik investors.
Pakistan could benefit from Tajik investments in developing its road and rail networks, connecting the two countries more effectively. Similarly, Tajik expertise in hydropower could be valuable for expanding Pakistan’s energy capacity.
**Interviewer:** The Prime Minister also mentioned the transportation of goods from Karachi port to Tajikistan. How important is this logistical connection for both countries?
**Dr. Khan:** This connection is crucial for both countries’ economic growth. For Tajikistan, it provides access to a major port, facilitating trade and reducing reliance on other routes. For Pakistan, it opens up new markets for Pakistani goods in Central Asia and signifies its role as a regional trade hub.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned Tajikistan’s location. It’s worth noting that geographically, Tajikistan and Pakistan are very close, separated only by the Wakhan Corridor.
**Dr. Khan:** That’s right. Their proximity offers immense potential for cooperation, particularly in areas like border management, cultural exchange, and people-to-people contact.
**Interviewer:** Dr. Khan, thank you for providing your insights on this important development.
**Dr. Khan:** It was my pleasure.
