Pakistan, Tajikistan Reaffirm Resolve To Continue Efforts For Closer Ties
November 28, 2021
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ISLAMABAD, (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi met his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon wherein they expressed satisfaction on the existing state of bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed commitment to continue joint efforts for further solidification of their close ties.The meeting took place on the sideline of the 15th ECO Summit in Ashgabat on Saturday, according to President House's statement here.The president appreciated the momentum of high-level exchanges including the visit of President Rahmon to Pakistan in June 2021, and the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Tajikistan in September this year. The president underscored the importance of deepening trade and investment ties forging a stronger economic partnership.The two leaders reviewed the state of implementation of the CASA-1000 Power Transmission Line Project and committed to its early completion.President Alvi highlighted prospects of regional integration and connectivity to Tajikistan and Central Asian countries through Pakistan’s seaports. The two leaders discussed in detail the regional challenges faced by both Pakistan and Tajikistan due to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.The president underlined that the neighboring countries will be affected the most by instability in Afghanistan.He apprised President Rahmanov of Pakistan’s efforts for peace and stability and to mobilize international support to avert the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. He underscored that de-freezing of Afghanistan’s financial assets was also crucial in preventing an economic collapse in the country.The president underlined the imperatives of inclusiveness, respect for the rights of all Afghans, and ensuring that Afghanistan’s territory was not used against any country.President Alvi stressed the importance for both Pakistan and Tajikistan to work together to advance the shared objectives of peace, reconciliation, and stability in Afghanistan.He further stressed that sustainable peace in Afghanistan will help unlock the vast trade and economic potential in the region and promote the connectivity agenda.Both Presidents agreed to maintain high-level exchanges between the two countries with a view to advancing close cooperation on bilateral and regional matters.(Please send your news, article, pictorial to our email address <editor@enewspaper.com.pk &WhatsApp +923132434567 / +923332100737PLEASE SEND YOUR COMMENTS Thanks)(facebook ID shujaullahk)https://www.facebook.com/Newspaper on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Enewspapercompk-182394028490643(twitter: KhanShujaullah)https://www.twitter.com/home(linkedin: shuja-ullah-khan)https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
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