Prime Minister Imran Khan greeted Emomali Rahmon – President of Tajikistan who landed in Islamabad on his two-day visit to Pakistan on Wednesday (today). The two leaders agreed on strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation between the two countries.
According to Prime Minister’s Office, PM Imran Khan received the Tajik President upon his arrival at PM House Islamabad. The visiting dignitary was also presented with a guard of honour upon his arrival.
The two leaders then held one on one meeting followed by delegation level talks as the two countries agreed upon increasing trade and cooperation which will be mutually beneficial for both nations.
PM Imran Khan, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon also held joint press-conference which was followed by signing of multiple Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) between Pakistan and Tajikistan in various fields, sectors.
Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI received President of Tajikistan H.E. Emomali Rahmon arrived at Prime Minister House earlier today.
The visiting dignitary was given a guard of honour upon his arrival. pic.twitter.com/lYovOBc0Fa
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) June 2, 2021
Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI received President of Tajikistan H.E. Emomali Rahmon. 🇵🇰🤝🇹🇯
Both leaders had one on one meeting. pic.twitter.com/4jeqTt6pO1
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) June 2, 2021
Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI held delegation level talk with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.
Both sides exchanged views on enhancing cooperation and reviewed progress achieved in bilateral 🇵🇰🇹🇯 relations. #TajikPresidentinPakistan pic.twitter.com/cek631Y9QL
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) June 2, 2021
Bilateral Agreements Signed Between Pakistan and Tajikistan
Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI and President of Tajikistan H.E. Emomali Rahmon witnessed signing of Agreements/MoUs between Pakistan and Tajikistan. 🇵🇰🤝🇹🇯 pic.twitter.com/tZNVCrXqFl
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) June 2, 2021
The two sides signed various agreements and MoUs including;
- Academic Cooperation Agreement between Tajik Technical University named after academician M.S Osimi and Indus University of Pakistan.
- Agreement on Cooperation between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Tajikistan and Chamber of Commerce and Industry Quetta Balochistan.
- Agreement on Cooperation between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Pakistan.
- Memorandum of Understanding between Agency for State Financial Control and Struggle against Corruption of the Republic of Tajikistan and National Accountability Bureau of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Government of Islamic Republic of Pakistan for Cooperation in the Field of Prevention and Liquidation of Emergency Situations.
- Agreement between the Government of Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in the field of Art and Culture.
- Memorandum of Understanding between Tajik Institute of Languages, Dushanbe Tajikistan and National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Pakistan.
- Memorandum of Understanding between Technological University of Tajikistan and COMSATS University Islamabad.
- Agreement on International Road Transport.
- Cooperation Programme between Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Tajikistan.
- Joint Declaration on Next Steps in Building Strategic Partnership for Regional Solidarity and Integration.
FM Qureshi Meets Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon
Earlier in the day, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi also met with visiting Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and expressed gratitude to the visiting dignitary for co-hosting Heart of Asia Istanbul Process conference.
Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon along with a high-level delegation is on his two-day visit to Pakistan over PM Imran Khan’s invitation.
Very pleased to welcome President of Tajikistan, H.E. #EmomaliRahmon to 🇵🇰 visiting on the invitation of PM @ImranKhanPTI. Thanked Pres. Rahmon for co hosting Heart of Asia Istanbul Process conference & shared our commitment to further strengthening 🇵🇰 🇹🇯 bilateral relations. pic.twitter.com/ae2Xm2bASo
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) June 2, 2021
According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Pakistan and Tajikistan enjoy close brotherly relations underpinned by commonalty of faith, shared history and cultural affinities. These ties are characterized by mutual respect, shared perceptions and a common desire to promote peace, stability and development in the region.
Tajikistan is important within the context of Pakistan’s vision for closer ties and enhanced cooperation with Central Asia. The vision emphasizes forging deeper trade, investment, energy, security, and people-to-people links.
