Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday landed in Tajikistan as he continues his four-nation tour of friendly countries. Earlier this week, the PM and his delegation, including Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir, visited Turkiye, Iran and Azerbaijan, expressing gratitude for their support during a recent military escalation with India. Yesterday, the PM took part in a trilateral summit with Turkiye and Azerbaijan. He reiterated Pakistan\u2019s willingness to hold talks with India on the Kashmir dispute and counterterrorism, stressing New Delhi wanted the same \u201cin all sincerity\u201d. According to state broadcaster PTV News, the PM arrived in the Tajik capital Dushanbe today for his two-day visit, being received by Tajik PM Kokhir Rasulzoda at the airport. \u201cFederal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant Syed Tariq Fatemi also accompanied the prime minister,\u201d PTV News reported. During his two-day visit, the PM is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, in which the PM will discuss \u201ccooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan in various fields \u2026 and will thank the Tajik President for Tajikistan\u2019s strong support \u2026 during the recent tensions between India and Pakistan,\u201d the broadcaster added. According to PTV News, the PM will also attend the International Conference on Glaciers\u2019 Preservation during his visit, where he is expected to brief participants on Pakistan\u2019s struggle against climate change and efforts to preserve glaciers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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