Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz 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 Rehman, 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.
Shahbaz Sharif addressed President Imam Ali Rehman during the press conference and 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 Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif at the airport.
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What specific sectors in Pakistan are likely to attract investments from Tajikistan?
## Strengthening Ties: A Look at Pakistan and Tajikistan’s Growing Partnership
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Anya Sharma, a leading expert on Central Asian geopolitics, to discuss the recent visit of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Doctor Sharma, welcome to the show.
**Dr. Sharma:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Prime Minister Sharif’s visit has been described as highly productive, with both sides signing several memorandums of understanding and a strategic partnership agreement. Can you tell us more about the significance of these agreements?
**Dr. Sharma:** Absolutely. This visit signifies a deepening relationship between Pakistan and Tajikistan, two countries with shared interests in regional stability and economic development. The memorandums of understanding likely cover a range of sectors, including trade, energy, and infrastructure. The strategic partnership agreement, however, is a major development, paving the way for long-term cooperation and coordination on various fronts. [[1](https://www.specialeurasia.com/2024/09/16/tajikistan-pakistan-trade/)]
**Host:** Prime Minister Sharif specifically mentioned Pakistani interest in attracting Tajikistani investment. What sectors in Pakistan might be particularly attractive to Tajik investors?
**Dr. Sharma:** Pakistan has a diverse economy with significant potential in sectors like hydropower, agriculture, and textiles. Tajikistan, with its abundant water resources and a growing textile industry, could find lucrative opportunities in these areas. Further, Pakistan’s investment environment has been steadily improving, making it an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investment.
**Host:** We know that regional stability is a key concern for both countries, particularly given the situation in Afghanistan. How does this partnership address those concerns?
**Dr. Sharma:**
This partnership can contribute to regional stability in several ways. Firstly, increased economic cooperation can foster interdependence and create disincentives for conflict. Secondly, both countries have a shared interest in combatting transnational threats like terrorism and drug trafficking. Joint efforts in these areas can enhance regional security.
**Host:** Prime Minister Sharif also highlighted the logistical connectivity between Karachi port and Tajikistan through Afghanistan.
**Dr. Sharma:**
Indeed. This highlights the growing regional connectivity, opening up new trade routes and opportunities for Tajikistan to access international markets through Pakistani ports. It’s a win-win situation for both countries and can contribute to economic growth and prosperity in the region.
**Host:**
Dr. Sharma, thank you for providing such insightful analysis. It seems the Pakistan-Tajikistan relationship is entering a new phase of robust cooperation, potentially benefiting both countries and contributing to a more stable and prosperous region.
