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 specific economic and security challenges might Pakistan and Tajikistan be seeking to address through their deepened cooperation?
## Interview: Pakistan and Tajikistan Forge Closer Ties
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif, recently wrapped up a two-day visit to Tajikistan. Joining us now to discuss the outcomes of this important diplomatic trip is Dr. Anya Petrov, an expert on Central Asian politics and economics. Welcome, Dr. Petrov.
**Dr. Petrov:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Let’s dive right in. Prime Minister Sharif described the visit as a success, highlighting the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding and a strategic partnership agreement. What do these agreements signify for the relationship between Pakistan and Tajikistan?
**Dr. Petrov:** This visit clearly signals a desire on both sides to deepen their economic and security cooperation. This aligns with broader trends we’re seeing in the region, such as the increasing importance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation [1](https://www.specialeurasia.com/2024/09/16/tajikistan-pakistan-trade/) and the convergence of interests regarding infrastructure projects like the Belt and Road Initiative.
**Host:** Prime Minister Sharif also emphasised trade, mentioning the transportation of goods from Karachi port to Tajikistan and Afghanistan. How significant is this trade route in the context of regional connectivity?
**Dr. Petrov:** This route is incredibly important for both Tajikistan and Pakistan, offering a more direct way to access markets in South Asia and Central Asia. It can also contribute to the growth of regional trade through organisations like the Eurasian Economic Union [1](https://www.specialeurasia.com/2024/09/16/tajikistan-pakistan-trade/).
**Host:** how could this strengthened partnership between Pakistan and Tajikistan potentially impact the geopolitical landscape of the region?
**Dr. Petrov:** It remains to be seen what the long-term consequences will be, but this partnership has the potential to stabilize the region by fostering greater economic interdependence. It could also lead to increased cooperation on security issues, especially given shared concerns about extremism and instability in Afghanistan.
**Host:** Thank you, Dr. Petrov, for your insightful analysis.
