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 are the key economic benefits for both Pakistan and Tajikistan arising from this new strategic partnership?
## Strengthening Ties: Pakistan and Tajikistan Forge Closer Bond
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Pakistan Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif, has just concluded a two-day visit to Tajikistan, and it seems the trip has yielded some promising results. Joining us now is Dr. Anya Sharma, a leading expert on South Asian Geopolitics, to discuss the significance of this visit. Dr. Sharma, thanks for being with us.
**Dr. Sharma:** It’s my pleasure.
**Host:** Prime Minister Sharif’s visit was centered around bolstering ties with Tajikistan. Can you elaborate on the key outcomes of this meeting?
**Dr. Sharma:** Absolutely. This visit was focused on strengthening economic and strategic cooperation between the two nations. Prime Minister Sharif extended a heartfelt invitation to Tajikistan to invest in various sectors within Pakistan. We also saw the signing of several memorandums of understanding, a significant step towards solidifying bilateral relations [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan–Tajikistan_relations)].
The most crucial development, however, was the **signing of a strategic partnership agreement**.
This signifies a deepening commitment to collaboration and mutual support on a broader political and economic level.
**Host:** This new strategic partnership sounds significant. What are the potential implications of this agreement for both countries?
**Dr. Sharma:** It holds immense potential. It could pave the way for increased trade, investment, and infrastructural development. Increased connectivity, especially considering Pakistan’s offer to transport goods from Karachi port to Tajikistan, could significantly boost economic activity for both nations.
**Host:** Given the geographical proximity of Pakistan and Tajikistan, separated only by the Wakhan Corridor, this partnership seems particularly advantageous.
**Dr. Sharma:** Indeed. The proximity allows for considerable opportunities for regional integration. This new strategic partnership could serve as a catalyst for promoting stability and prosperity in the region.
**Host:** Dr. Sharma, thank you for sharing your insights on this developing relationship between Pakistan and Tajikistan. We’ll continue to follow these developments closely.
