Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz 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 Rahman, 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.
Addressing President Imam Ali Rehman during the press conference, Shahbaz Sharif 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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What are the potential economic benefits for Tajikistan from closer ties with Pakistan?
## Pakistan Courts Tajikistan with Invitation to Invest, Deepening Ties
**Host:** We’re joined today by Dr. Anya Ivanova, a regional analyst specializing in Central Asian affairs. Thank you for joining us, Dr. Ivanova.
**Dr. Ivanova:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Prime Minister Sharif’s recent visit to Tajikistan seems to signal a burgeoning relationship between the two countries. Can you give us some insight into what’s driving this closer cooperation?
**Dr. Ivanova:** This visit is indeed significant. Pakistan is actively looking to diversify its economic and geopolitical partnerships, and Tajikistan offers a strategically valuable connection. Not only does Tajikistan have access to Afghanistan and Central Asia, but we’re seeing a deepening trade relationship between the two countries, as highlighted in the article from SpecialEurasia [[1](https://www.specialeurasia.com/2024/09/16/tajikistan-pakistan-trade/)]. This visit, with its focus on investment and strategic partnership, indicates a move towards stronger economic ties.
**Host:** Prime Minister Sharif specifically mentioned investments in various sectors. What area do you think are most likely to see Pakistani investments in Tajikistan?
**Dr. Ivanova:** Given Tajikistan’s rich natural resources and strategic location, I expect to see Pakistani investment in sectors like energy, mining, and infrastructure. Improving transportation links, potentially connecting Karachi port with Tajikistan, could be a key area of cooperation.
**Host:** What are the potential benefits for Tajikistan in strengthening ties with Pakistan?
**Dr. Ivanova:** Tajikistan gains access to a larger market and potential investment capital. It also benefits from Pakistan’s experience in infrastructure development and energy production. Furthermore, this relationship can help Tajikistan diversify its diplomatic and economic partnerships, reducing its dependence on any single power.
**Host:** What are some of the potential challenges to this burgeoning relationship?
**Dr. Ivanova:** Political stability in Afghanistan remains a significant challenge. Regional security concerns and the influence of other regional powers could also pose hurdles.
**Host:** Thank you, Dr. Ivanova, for your valuable insights into this developing partnership.
**Dr. Ivanova:** My pleasure.
