Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday called for enhancing economic cooperation and bilateral trade with Tajikistan.
\nHe made the remarks while addressing a press conference alongside Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who arrived in Pakistan earlier today on a two-day visit. Earlier in the day, the two leaders held a one-on-one meeting at the Prime Minister\u2019s House.
\nAddressing the joint press conference, where the two leaders signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs), PM Shehbaz said: \u201cWe need to work very closely with each other to strengthen our economic cooperation and enhance our bilateral trade in the field of industry, agriculture, joint ventures and energy cooperation.\u201d
\nThe prime minister said Tajikistan had a very \u201cimportant place\u201d in Central Asia and was a \u201cgateway\u201d to the region.
\nHe went on to say he was looking forward to working closely with Rahmon for the completion of the Casa-1000 power project as early as possible as well as for establishing rail, road and energy connectivity with Central Asian countries.
\nHe hoped that the Tajik president\u2019s visit would usher in a \u201cnew era of cooperation and development\u201d between the two countries.
\nRegarding their earlier discussions, PM Shehbaz said the two leaders had \u201cvery productive and useful\u201d talks which focused on strengthening relations between their countries, promoting investment and enhancing trade and cultural exchanges.
\nEarlier, President Rahmon was accorded a red-carpet welcome upon his arrival at the Prime Minister\u2019s House, where he was received by the premier. He was presented with a guard of honour. Later, he also planted a sapling in the lawns of the PM House.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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