- Two leaders sign ‘Strategic Partnership Agreement’ to upgrade bilateral ties to long-term strategic partnership
- Two sides sign several Agreements/MoUs in aviation, diplomacy, education, sports, people-to-people linkages, industrial cooperation, tourism, etc.
DUSHANBE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the existing fraternal ties and reaffirmed to continue their joint efforts to further strengthen Pakistan-Tajikistan ties.
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the existing fraternal ties between the two countries which were based on a shared history, culture, geographical contiguity and common faith.
Excellent meeting with my dear brother H.E. Emomali Rahmon, President of Tajikistan. We discussed bilateral cooperation across a wide range of areas, including trade, investment, energy, agriculture, and security. Our meeting also focused on prospects for enhanced regional… pic.twitter.com/bD8rfVv5RW
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) July 2, 2024
On the bilateral front, the two leaders discussed the entire range of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan, including trade and economy, investment, connectivity, culture, education, science & technology, defence, humanitarian assistance, parliamentary exchanges, and people-to-people contacts.
During the meeting, Premier Shehbaz Sharif emphasised the vast potential for foreign investment in Pakistan’s energy, mining, industry, agriculture, and other sectors.
وزیراعظم محمد شہباز کا دورۂ تاجکستان۔
وزیراعظم کی ’"قصر ملت" آمد، تاجکستان کے صدر امام علی رحمان نے پرتپاک استقبال کیا۔
تاجکستان کی مسلح افواج کے چاق و چوبند دستے نے وزیراعظم کو گارڈ آف آنر پیش کیا۔ pic.twitter.com/tBUol6nXgk— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) July 2, 2024
“Pakistan offers immense potential for foreign investment in numerous sectors,” Prime Minister Shehbaz stated, inviting Tajikistan to explore these opportunities.
President Rahmon underscored the cordial and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan. The leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in various fields and improve regional connectivity and linkages between their peoples.
The prime minister who is on a two-day official visit to Tajikistan on the invitation of the president of Tajikistan, met the Tajik president.
Earlier, the official welcoming ceremony was held at Qasr-e-Millat where upon arrival, the president of Tajikistan received the prime minister, and he was given a guard of honour.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif receives guard of honor at the Qasr-e-Millat, in Dushnbe, Tajikistan.
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— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) July 2, 2024
The leaders introduced their respective delegations, which included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to PM Tariq Fatemi.
The welcome ceremony was followed by a tete-a-tete meeting and delegation level talks, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
During the talks, the two leaders exchanged views on a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.
The two leaders signed the ‘Strategic Partnership Agreement’, which upgrades bilateral relations to the level of a long-term strategic partnership.
The two leaders underlined that the upgradation in bilateral relations would open new vistas of opportunities to further expand multifaceted cooperation.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon signing Strategic Partnership Agreement between the two countries in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
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— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) July 2, 2024
To further deepen and diversify bilateral relations, the two sides signed a number of Agreements/MoUs in the fields of aviation, diplomacy, education, sports, people to people linkages, industrial cooperation, tourism, etc.
The prime minister also apprised the President of Tajikistan about deteriorating situation of human rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) and attempts of the Indian government to change the demographic structure of IIOJK.
Both leaders also expressed their serious concern over the ongoing situation in Gaza where Israeli atrocities have resulted in the killing of thousands of innocent Palestinians, including women and children.
The two leaders urged the international community to redouble efforts to end the violence and bring peace in the region.
وزیراعظم محمد شہباز کا دورۂ تاجکستان۔
وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف پاکستانی وفد کے ہمراہ تاجکستان کے دو روزہ دورے پر دوشنبہ پہنچ گئے۔
دوشنبہ ائیرپورٹ پر تاجک وزیراعظم عزت مآب قاہر رسول زادہ، تاجک وزیر توانائی و آبی وسائل دلیر جمعہ، تاجک نائب وزیر خارجہ فرخ شریف زادہ، دوشنبہ کے مئیر… pic.twitter.com/0nRSzs2H10— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) July 2, 2024
“The visit of the prime minister has reinforced the continuation of regular bilateral engagements at the highest-level and marks a significant step towards elevating the longstanding and multifaceted relationship between the two brotherly countries, to the next-level,” the press release added.
Prime Minister Shehbaz also laid a wreath at the monument of Tajikistan’s national hero Ismail Somoni, a revered historic figure who significantly developed the region during his rule in the 9th and 10th centuries.
Earlier, upon landing at Dushanbe airport, Prime Minister Shehbaz was welcomed by Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda, Energy Minister Daler Juma, Deputy Foreign Minister Farrukh Sgarifzoda, Tajik Ambassador in Islamabad Yousuf Sharifzoda, Pakistan Ambassador in Dushanbe Saeed Sarwar, and senior diplomatic officers.
