Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz 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 Rehman, 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.
Shahbaz Sharif addressed President Imam Ali Rehman during the press conference and 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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What were the key areas of focus for economic collaboration discussed during Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Tajikistan?
## Interview with Dr. Anya Sharma, International Relations Expert
**Interviewer:** Dr. Sharma, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently concluded a two-day visit to Tajikistan. What are the key takeaways from this visit?
**Dr. Sharma:** The visit appears to be a significant step in strengthening the bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Tajikistan. Prime Minister Sharif secured a strategic partnership agreement, which signifies a commitment to deeper cooperation across various sectors.
**Interviewer:** Can you elaborate on these sectors?
**Dr. Sharma:** While specifics haven’t been publicly disclosed, Prime Minister Sharif publicly invited Tajikistan to invest in various sectors within Pakistan. This could encompass infrastructure development, trade, energy, and potentially even tourism. We can deduce a focus on economic collaboration given his statement about goods being transported from Karachi port to Tajikistan and Afghanistan.
**Interviewer:** This visit followed the signing of several memorandums of understanding. What impact do these agreements have?
**Dr. Sharma:** These MOUs are essentially blueprints for future collaborations. They lay the groundwork for specific projects and initiatives in the areas outlined in the strategic partnership. While they aren’t legally binding, they demonstrate a shared intention to pursue these collaborative endeavors.
**Interviewer:** What is the significance of this strengthened relationship for the region?
**Dr. Sharma:** A stronger Pakistan-Tajikistan relationship can contribute to regional stability and economic prosperity. It fosters greater connectivity and opens up new trade routes, potentially benefiting not only these two nations but also neighboring countries like Afghanistan. It aligns with Pakistan’s broader policy of strengthening ties with Central Asian nations.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Dr. Sharma.
