ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The visiting Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin held a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Monday on the sidelines of the 48th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers.
Taking to the visiting dignitary, the prime minister expressed satisfaction on growing Pakistan-Tajikistan bilateral cooperation in all spheres of mutual interest.
The prime minister felicitated the Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin on the 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan.
The prime minister recalled his official visit to Dushanbe in September 2021 and expressed satisfaction on the implementation of the decisions taken during the visit.
Imran Khan stressed the importance of early conclusion of transit trade agreement between Pakistan and Tajikistan to enhance trade and economic linkages. He reiterated his desire to comprehensively upgrade bilateral cooperation including in the fields of economy, trade, energy, connectivity and investment.
Prime Minister Imran Khan also elaborated Pakistan’s enhanced engagement with Central Asia under “Vision Central Asia” policy and reiterated commitment for timely completion of CASA-1000 power project.
The prime minister underscored Pakistan’s consistent support for the efforts for sustainable peace and provision of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
Emphasizing the importance of lasting peace and stability in the Country for regional prosperity, he underscored the key role of neighbouring Countries in this respect.
The prime minister stressed that a peaceful, stable, prosperous and connected Afghanistan was in everyone’s interest.