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 Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif at the airport.
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What are some potential benefits for Tajikistan from an enhanced partnership with Pakistan?
## Interview: Pakistan-Tajikistan Strengthen Ties
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is Professor Ali Khan, a leading expert on South Asian Geopolitics. Professor Khan, Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif, recently concluded a visit to Tajikistan. Can you shed some light on the significance of this trip?
**Professor Khan:** Absolutely. This visit marks a step forward in strengthening the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan. Prime Minister Sharif’s invitation for Tajikistan to invest in various sectors in Pakistan is a clear indication of a desire for deeper economic cooperation. [[1](https://www.dawn.com/news/1646936)]
**Host:** What are some of the key agreements signed during this visit?
**Professor Khan:** Several memorandums of understanding were signed covering diverse areas like trade, investment, banking, tourism, and information technology. Notably, a strategic partnership agreement was also signed, signifying a more formalized and comprehensive framework for future collaboration. [[1](https://www.dawn.com/news/1646936)]
**Host:** What are the potential benefits for both countries from this enhanced partnership?
**Professor Khan:** For Pakistan, attracting Tajik investment can boost its economy, create jobs, and foster technological exchange. Tajikistan stands to gain access to Pakistan’s vibrant market and potentially benefit from its experience in various sectors. Prime Minister Sharif’s mention of goods being transported from Karachi port to Tajikistan and Afghanistan suggests a potential expansion of regional trade routes, benefiting all involved.
**Host:** Thank you for your insights, Professor Khan. This visit clearly appears to be a positive step toward strengthening the relationship between Pakistan and Tajikistan.
