Islamabad :
Addressing a joint press conference with Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon, the Prime Minister said, “I welcome the President of Tajikistan to Pakistan. He said that trade between Pakistan and Tajikistan is very important and both in the field of trade.” Relations between the countries will be strong.
He said that trade between Pakistan and Tajikistan is very important and trade ties between the two countries will be strong in which Gwadar connectivity is very important, while agreements have also been signed with Tajikistan in the field of education and defense. ‘
“Pakistan’s defense relations with Tajikistan are very important, they were discussed and a memorandum of understanding was signed,” he said.
“Pakistan and Tajikistan face many common challenges for the future. Peace in Afghanistan is essential to increase trade and connectivity with Tajikistan. Both countries fear that political unrest in Afghanistan will continue until the withdrawal of the United States,” he said. If there is no settlement, there will be no situation after leaving the Soviet Union, which will be very harmful for both countries.
“If there is chaos in Afghanistan, our trade will be affected and there is a risk of terrorism. Pakistan is still facing terrorism from Afghanistan and it will increase due to lack of stability,” he said.
“It’s very important for both countries to have a political settlement in Afghanistan so that when the United States leaves, there will be stability and a united government that can stop this chaos, so both countries have agreed that Other countries will work together for a political settlement in Afghanistan.
Imran Khan said that the second common challenge facing Pakistan and Tajikistan is climate change, global warming is causing temperatures to rise, all of Tajikistan’s water comes from glaciers and 80% of Pakistan’s rivers. It comes from glaciers, so we have decided to raise our voice globally.
“Pakistan can reap regional benefits only when there is peace in the region. It is very difficult for us to normalize trade with India after the unilateral move by India on occupied Kashmir in 2019,” he said. Because it would be a betrayal of the Kashmiris’ sacrifices, our relations cannot improve unless India takes these steps, which will hurt the whole of Central Asia, apart from these two countries.
“We also talked about Islamophobia. In the West, the name of the Prophet is insulted in the name of freedom of expression, while Islam is associated with terrorism and extremism and no other religion,” he said. To put it bluntly, Islamophobia is spreading for two reasons.
The Prime Minister said that the MoU signed by the NAB’s Tajik Corruption Bureau is also very important as according to the UN panel, Rs.1000 billion goes to offshore accounts abroad from developing countries every year. Therefore, mutual cooperation is necessary in this regard as well.
Pakistan and Tajikistan signed agreements and memoranda of understanding for cooperation in various fields. A signing ceremony was held at the Prime Minister’s Office, attended by Prime Minister Imran Khan and Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon.
Cooperation between Tajik Technical University Academician MSO Semi and Indus University of Pakistan, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan and Balochistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tajikistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sialkot Cooperation agreements were signed between the two countries.
The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and Pakistan signed agreements on cooperation in the field of emergency prevention and liquidation, cooperation in the field of arts and culture, and cooperation in the field of international road transportation.
Cooperation between the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Lahore and the Tajik Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tajikistan’s Anti-Corruption and State Financial Control and Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Tajik Institute of Languages Dushanbe and National University of Modern Languages (NAML) Signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan and a Memorandum of Understanding between the Technological University of Tajikistan and Comsats University Islamabad, as well as a program of cooperation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the establishment of a strategic partnership for regional integration. gone.
On the occasion, Imam Ali Rehman said, “Today’s meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan took place in a traditional friendly atmosphere in which various issues were discussed, while Tajikistan is satisfied with the meeting between the high delegations of the two countries.”
He said that during the constructive talks at the level of delegations, bilateral relations between the two countries were discussed and there were similarities in views on a number of bilateral issues.
“Tajikistan considers Pakistan a friendly country and a reliable partner. We are satisfied with the continuous high-level contacts between the two countries,” he said.
“Today, the signing of agreements and MoUs in various fields to promote bilateral cooperation will further strengthen the multilateral relations between the two countries and strengthen them over time,” the Tajik president said.
We also highlighted the importance of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Technical Cooperation. ”Imam Ali Rehman also invited Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit Tajikistan.
Earlier, Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon, who is on a two-day visit to Pakistan, called on Shah Mehmood Qureshi and discussed issues of mutual interest, including bilateral relations and promotion of bilateral cooperation in various fields.
Referring to the meeting during his recent visit to Tajikistan, the Foreign Minister thanked the Tajik President for the successful organization and co-hosting of the Heart of Asia Istanbul Process Summit and said that Pakistan and Tajikistan have deep historical fraternal ties. They are based on equal religious, cultural and cultural foundations.
He said that it was gratifying that the top leadership of the two countries was working to further expand and strengthen these bilateral ceremonies, enhance bilateral trade relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan and promote bilateral cooperation in multilateral fields. There are ample opportunities for
He said that Pakistan and Tajikistan are committed to enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields including education, housing, infrastructure development, technology and energy.
He said that timely completion of important projects like CASA-1000 would help in establishing energy corridor between South and Central Asia.
The Foreign Minister briefed the Tajik President on Pakistan’s conciliatory efforts for peace in Afghanistan and their fruits, and said that Pakistan considers lasting peace in Afghanistan essential for the development of the region, while maintaining peace in Afghanistan. Therefore, the efforts of Tajikistan are commendable, he said, adding that Pakistan will continue its sincere efforts for peace in the region, including Afghanistan.
