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 specific steps could be taken to enhance economic cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan, considering the complementary nature of their economies?
## Strengthening Ties: A Look at Pakistan-Tajikistan Relations
**Host:** Welcome back to the program. Today we’re discussing the recent visit of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Tajikistan and what it means for the future of these two nations. Joining us to shed light on this is Dr. Ayesha Khan, a South Asian Geopolitics expert. Dr. Khan, thank you for joining us.
**Dr. Khan:** It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Host:** Prime Minister Sharif has extended an invitation to Tajikistan to invest in Pakistan. What sectors do you think are ripe for this kind of collaboration?
**Dr. Khan:** The possibilities are quite promising, given the complementary strengths of both economies. As we saw in [(1)](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/thirty-years-of-pakistan-tajikistan-relations/), both countries are rich in agricultural and industrial resources. Tajikistan has strengths in areas like cotton, fruit production, and hydroelectric power, while Pakistan excels in textiles, cement production, and agricultural goods like rice.
Investing in these sectors could create mutually beneficial partnerships, leading to increased trade and economic interdependence between the two nations.
**Host:** The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership agreement signed during this visit. What are the key implications of this agreement?
**Dr. Khan:** The strategic partnership agreement signals a commitment to deepening bilateral relations across a range of areas, from economic collaboration to security cooperation and cultural exchange. It lays the groundwork for long-term engagement and signifies a desire to elevate the relationship to a new level.
**Host:** The Prime Minister also
highlighted the role of Karachi port in facilitating trade with Tajikistan. Can you elaborate on this aspect?
**Dr. Khan:** Karachi port plays a crucial role in providing Pakistan with access to Central Asia. By streamlining the movement of goods through this important trade hub, both Tajikistan and Pakistan can benefit from reduced transportation costs and increased trade efficiency. This is particularly significant given Tajikistan’s landlocked status and its reliance on efficient transit routes for international trade.
**Host:** Dr. Khan, thank you for sharing your insights on this significant diplomatic development.
**Dr. Khan:** My pleasure.
**Host:** And to our viewers, we encourage you to stay tuned for more in-depth coverage on the evolving Pakistan-Tajikistan relationship.
