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 main economic sectors that Pakistan hopes Tajik investors will contribute to?
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**Interviewer:** We’re here today to discuss the recent visit of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to Tajikistan. Joining me is Dr. Anya Ivanova, an expert on Central Asian politics and economics. Welcome, Dr. Ivanova.
**Dr. Ivanova:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** Prime Minister Sharif’s visit seems to signal a deepening of ties between Pakistan and Tajikistan. Can you elaborate on the significance of this visit?
**Dr. Ivanova:** Absolutely. Prime Minister Sharif’s trip is important for several reasons. First, it highlights Pakistan’s growing interest in strengthening economic ties with Central Asia. Secondly, the signing of a strategic partnership agreement indicates a desire for a more formalized and robust relationship between the two countries. This agreement likely lays out a framework for cooperation in various fields, from trade and investment to security and cultural exchanges [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan–Tajikistan_relations)].
**Interviewer:** We understand that Sharif has invited Tajikistan to invest in Pakistan. What sectors might be particularly appealing to Tajik investors?
**Dr. Ivanova:** Pakistan has been actively seeking foreign investment, particularly in infrastructure development, energy, and agriculture. Given Tajikistan’s geographic proximity and its own experiences in hydroelectric power generation, there could be opportunities for collaboration in these areas.
**Interviewer:** Prime Minister Sharif also mentioned goods being transported from Karachi port to Tajikistan. How crucial is this connectivity for both countries?
**Dr. Ivanova:** Improved connectivity is vital for both— especially for Tajikistan, which is landlocked. Access to Pakistani ports like Karachi provides Tajikistan with a gateway to sea trade, facilitating the import and export of goods. This can boost Tajikistan’s economy and reduce its dependence on its northern neighbors.
**Interviewer:** What are some potential challenges that might arise in fostering closer ties between Pakistan and Tajikistan?
**Dr. Ivanova:** There are indeed challenges. Regional competition for influence, security concerns, and potential economic disparities could complicate the relationship. It will be important for both countries to address these issues through careful diplomacy and ongoing dialog.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Ivanova, for sharing your insights on this important development.
**Dr. Ivanova:** My pleasure.
