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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How does the geography of the region, particularly the Wakhan Corridor, influence the trajectory of Pakistan- Tajikistan relations?
## Strengthening Ties: Pakistan and Tajikistan Forge Closer Bonds
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today, we’re discussing the recent visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to Tajikistan. Joining us to provide insight is Dr. Ayesha Khan, a South Asian politics expert. Dr. Khan, welcome to the program.
**Dr. Khan:** It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Host:** Prime Minister Sharif’s visit seems to mark a significant step forward in Pakistan-Tajikistan relations. Can you elaborate on the key outcomes of this visit?
**Dr. Khan:** Absolutely. This visit was highly productive, with both sides signing several memorandums of understanding across various sectors. Notably, they signed a strategic partnership agreement, a significant move signifying a deeper commitment to bilateral cooperation [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan%E2%80%93Tajikistan_relations)]. Prime Minister Sharif also emphasized Pakistan’s desire to attract Tajik investment in various sectors, highlighting the potential for mutually beneficial collaborations.
**Host:** The proximity of the two nations is well known. How does geography play a role in fostering these ties?
**Dr. Khan:** Geography undoubtedly plays a crucial role. As we know, Pakistan and Tajikistan are separated by a mere 16 kilometers at their closest point, with the Wakhan Corridor acting as the border [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan%E2%80%93Tajikistan_relations)]. This proximity opens up opportunities for enhanced trade and connectivity, as Prime Minister Sharif mentioned regarding goods transported from the Karachi port to Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
**Host:** What are some of the key areas where we might see this partnership develop in the coming years?
**Dr. Khan:** We can expect to see significant progress in areas such as trade, energy, infrastructure development, and regional security cooperation. Increasing bilateral trade is a priority, and Tajikistan’s potential hydropower resources could be of great interest to energy-hungry Pakistan.
**Host:** Thank you for your insightful analysis, Dr. Khan. This certainly paints a positive picture for the future of Pakistan-Tajikistan relations.
