PM invites Tajikistan to tap Pakistan’s immense potential for foreign investment
- President Emomali Rahmon, PM Shehbaz discuss ways to strengthen cooperation, improve regional connectivity
- Tajik PM welcomes PM on arrival at Dushanbe Airport on second leg of a visit to Central Asia
DUSHANBE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon, emphasising the vast potential for foreign investment in Pakistan’s energy, mining, industry, agriculture, and other sectors.
Upon arrival at Qasr-e-Millat, Prime Minister Shehbaz was warmly welcomed by President Rahmon, followed by a guard of honour from the Tajik armed forces.
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
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.
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
“Pakistan offers immense potential for foreign investment in numerous sectors,” Prime Minister Shehbaz stated, inviting Tajikistan to explore these opportunities.
Prime Minister Shehbaz, on a two-day visit at President Rahmon’s invitation, was received with full honours, including the playing of national anthems and a guard of honour, which he reviewed.
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.
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.
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
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.
