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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## Interview: Pakistan Prime Minister’s Visit to Tajikistan
**Host:** Today we’re joined by Dr. Ayesha Khan, a South Asian Geopolitical expert, to discuss the recent visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to Tajikistan. Dr. Khan, welcome to the show.
**Dr. Khan:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Prime Minister Sharif’s visit to Dushanbe seems to be focused on bolstering economic ties. What can you tell us about the outcome of the visit?
**Dr. Khan:** The visit was extremely productive. Prime Minister Sharif secured several memorandums of understanding across various sectors and even signed a strategic partnership agreement with Tajik President Imam Ali Rahman [[1]]. This signifies a deepening commitment to cooperation, particularly in trade and infrastructure development.
**Host:** The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between the two countries. What are some of the key areas where Pakistan and Tajikistan can collaborate?
**Dr. Khan:** Energy, trade, and connectivity are key focus areas. Pakistan sees Tajikistan’s vast hydropower potential as a significant opportunity to address its energy needs. Furthermore, Prime Minister Sharif’s mention of goods being transported from Karachi port to Tajikistan and Afghanistan highlights the potential for regional trade corridors and enhanced connectivity.
**Host:**
Is this visit a sign of Pakistan shifting its geopolitical focus towards Central Asia?
**Dr. Khan:** It certainly reflects Pakistan’s growing interest in engaging with Central Asian republics. This region holds immense economic and strategic importance. By strengthening ties with Tajikistan, Pakistan aims to diversify its partnerships and explore new avenues for growth.
**Host:** Thank you, Dr. Khan, for providing insightful analysis on this significant development. This visit seems to be paving the way for a stronger and more prosperous relationship between Pakistan and Tajikistan.