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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What specific economic sectors within Pakistan did Prime Minister Sharif mention as potential areas for Tajik investment?
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is Dr. Zara Khan, an expert on South Asian geopolitics. Dr. Khan, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif just wrapped up a visit to Tajikistan. What were some of the key takeaways?
**Dr. Khan:** The visit seems to have been very fruitful, focusing on strengthening economic ties. Prime Minister Sharif spoke about inviting Tajikistan to invest in various sectors within Pakistan [News Report]. This suggests Pakistan is looking to diversify its partnerships and attract foreign direct investment.
**Interviewer:** There was mention of a strategic partnership agreement. Can you elaborate on what that might entail?
**Dr. Khan:** While specifics haven’t been publicly released, a strategic partnership typically signifies a commitment to long-term cooperation across a range of areas – think trade, security, and potentially even cultural exchange. Given Tajikistan’s location, this agreement could have implications for regional stability and trade routes.
**Interviewer:** The Prime Minister also highlighted trade routes connecting Karachi port to Tajikistan. How important is this connectivity?
**Dr. Khan:** It’s crucial. Pakistan has been working to position Karachi port as a regional hub. Enhancing connectivity with Central Asian countries like Tajikistan opens up new markets and trade opportunities for Pakistan.
**Interviewer:** Ultimately, Dr. Khan, what does this visit signal about Pakistan’s foreign policy priorities?
**Dr. Khan:** It suggests a renewed focus on building stronger relationships with Central Asian nations. This aligns with Pakistan’s efforts to diversify its foreign partnerships and enhance its economic standing in the region. This visit could be the start of a deeper and more strategic relationship between Pakistan and Tajikistan.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Dr. Khan.
