DUSHANBE, Tajikistan: The Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met the President of Tajikistan Emomli Rahmon in Dushanbe on Wednesday.
During the call, Shah Mahmood Qureshi conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Imran Khan and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen relations with Tajikistan in all areas of mutual interests.
On the regional security situation, the foreign minister shared Pakistan’s perspective on the latest situation in Afghanistan.
Privileged to meet President #EmomaliRahmon and to convey PM @ImranKhanPTI’s best wishes. Also shared with President Rahmon Pakistan’s perspective on #Afghanistan & our focus on a coordinated approach to realise shared objectives of a peaceful and connected region. 🇵🇰 🤝 🇹🇯 pic.twitter.com/y66E53208v
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) August 25, 2021
Highlighting that both Pakistan and Tajikistan would benefit immensely from a peaceful and stable Afghanistan in terms of enhanced economic cooperation and connectivity, the foreign minister underlined the importance of a coordinated approach to realize shared objectives of a connected region.
President Emomli Rahmon welcomed the foreign minister and concurred on a coordinated approach on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
The Tajik president said that he looked forward to receive Prime Minister Imran Khan at SCO Summit in September 2021 in Dushanbe.