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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## Strengthening Ties: Pakistan and Tajikistan Forge Strategic Partnership
**Interviewer:** Welcome to the program. Joining us today is Dr. Ayesha Khan, a prominent South Asian political analyst, to discuss the recent developments in Pakistan-Tajikistan relations. Prime Minister Sharif’s visit to Dushanbe has yielded some significant outcomes. Can you elaborate?
**Dr. Khan:** Absolutely. Prime Minister Sharif’s two-day visit to Tajikistan is clearly aimed at deepening bilateral ties. The signing of several Memorandums of Understanding and, importantly, a strategic partnership agreement, marks a significant milestone in the relationship. [[1](https://mofa.gov.pk/establishment-of-strategic-partnership-between-the-republic-of-tajikistan-and-the-islamic-republic-of-pakistan)]
**Interviewer:** What are the key takeaways from Prime Minister Sharif’s statements during the joint press conference?
**Dr. Khan:** The Prime Minister clearly signaled Pakistan’s intention to foster closer economic cooperation. His invitation to Tajikistan to invest in various sectors reflects this. This is particularly significant considering the ongoing discussions about regional connectivity and trade routes. The mention of goods being transported from Karachi port to Afghanistan and Tajikistan further highlights this ambition.
**Interviewer:** How crucial is this strategic partnership for both countries in the broader regional context?
**Dr. Khan:** This partnership holds considerable significance. For Pakistan, it strengthens ties with a Central Asian nation, potentially opening new trade routes and economic opportunities. For Tajikistan, it secures a vital partner in South Asia, particularly in the context of regional security and stability.
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, what are some potential areas of cooperation that this strategic partnership might encompass?
**Dr. Khan:** Beyond trade and investment, I anticipate collaborative efforts in areas like energy, education, culture, and possibly even defense. This partnership has the potential to unlock a wide range of mutually beneficial opportunities for both countries.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Khan, for providing such insightful analysis.
