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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What are the potential economic benefits of using Karachi port as a gateway for Tajikistan’s trade?
## Interview on Pakistan-Tajikistan Strengthening Ties
**Interviewer:** Joining us today to discuss the recent visit of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Tajikistan is Dr. Ayesha Khan, Professor of South Asian Studies at the University of Islamabad. Welcome to the program, Dr. Khan.
**Dr. Khan:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** Prime Minister Sharif’s visit seems to mark a significant moment in Pakistan-Tajikistan relations. Can you tell us what makes this visit so important?
**Dr. Khan:** This visit is indeed a watershed moment. Prime Minister Sharif’s visit has seen the signing of several key agreements, most notably a strategic partnership agreement [[1](https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2024/07/07/the-pakistan-tajikistan-strategic-partnership/)]. This signifies a deepening commitment to bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
**Interviewer:** Can you elaborate on the nature of this strategic partnership?
**Dr. Khan:** While details are still emerging, the agreement is expected to cover a wide range of areas, from trade and investment to security and regional connectivity. Prime Minister Sharif’s invitation to Tajikistan to invest in Pakistan demonstrates the priority Islamabad places on economic collaboration.
**Interviewer:** The Prime Minister also spoke about strengthening “brotherly relations”. How important is the cultural and historical bond between the two countries in this context?
**Dr. Khan:** The cultural and historical ties between Pakistan and Tajikistan are undoubtedly strong. Both countries share common roots and traditions, creating a strong foundation of understanding and mutual respect.
**Interviewer:** Prime Minister Sharif mentioned goods being transported from Karachi port to Tajikistan. How will this cooperation benefit both countries?
**Dr. Khan:**
This points towards a growing desire to improve regional connectivity and trade routes. Utilizing Karachi port as a gateway for Tajikistan can significantly enhance trade opportunities and boost economic growth for both nations.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for providing such insightful analysis, Dr. Khan. This visit seems to signal a promising chapter in Pakistan-Tajikistan relations.
**Dr. Khan:**
It certainly seems so. The agreements signed during this visit have the potential to usher in a new era of cooperation and prosperity for both countries.