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 specific sectors in Pakistan might be attractive to Tajikistani investors, given Tajikistan’s strengths and Pakistan’s current development priorities?
## Strengthening Ties: A Look at Pakistan-Tajikistan Relations
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is Dr. Ayesha Khan, a renowned expert on South Asian Geopolitics. Dr. Khan, welcome to the show.
**Dr. Khan:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif recently visited Tajikistan and secured a strategic partnership agreement. Could you shed some light on the significance of this development?
**Dr. Khan:** This visit is a crucial step towards strengthening Pakistan’s ties with Tajikistan. It signals a deepening of bilateral relations, evidenced by the multiple memorandums of understanding signed, which will undoubtedly foster cooperation across various sectors. This strategic partnership agreement, in particular, is a cornerstone for forging a more robust and mutually beneficial relationship. [[1](https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2024/07/07/the-pakistan-tajikistan-strategic-partnership/)]
**Interviewer:** Prime Minister Sharif has also invited Tajikistan to invest in Pakistan. What sectors might be of particular interest to Tajikistan?
**Dr. Khan:** Given Pakistan’s focus on infrastructure development, Tajikistan’s expertise in hydropower and renewable energy could be highly valuable. Additionally, Tajikistan’s location provides Pakistan with access to Central Asian markets, making joint ventures in trade and transit corridors mutually advantageous. [ [1](https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2024/07/07/the-pakistan-tajikistan-strategic-partnership/)]
**Interviewer:** With this increased cooperation, how do you see this partnership influencing the broader geopolitical landscape of the region?
**Dr. Khan:** This partnership has the potential to set an example for other Central Asian countries, showcasing the benefits of strategic cooperation and collaborative projects. Enhanced connectivity and economic integration could contribute to regional stability and prosperity.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Khan, for your insights. This burgeoning partnership between Pakistan and Tajikistan certainly holds great promise for both nations and the region as a whole.
**Dr. Khan:** My pleasure.