Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon, emphasising the vast potential for foreign investment in Pakistan's energy, mining, industry, agriculture, and other sectors.
Upon arrival at Qasr-e-Millat, Prime Minister Shehbaz was warmly welcomed by President Rahmon, followed by a guard of honour from the Tajik armed forces.
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President Rahmon underscored the cordial and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan. The leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in various fields and improve regional connectivity and linkages between their peoples.
"Pakistan offers immense potential for foreign investment in numerous sectors," Prime Minister Shehbaz stated, inviting Tajikistan to explore these opportunities.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz, on a two-day visit at President Rahmon's invitation, was received with full honours, including the playing of national anthems and a guard of honour, which he reviewed.
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The leaders introduced their respective delegations, which included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to PM Tariq Fatemi.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz also laid a wreath at the monument of Tajikistan’s national hero Ismail Somoni, a revered historic figure who significantly developed the region during his rule in the 9th and 10th centuries.
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Earlier, upon landing at Dushanbe airport, Prime Minister Shehbaz was welcomed by Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda, Energy Minister Daler Juma, Deputy Foreign Minister Farrukh Sgarifzoda, Tajik Ambassador in Islamabad Yousuf Sharifzoda, Pakistan Ambassador in Dushanbe Saeed Sarwar, and senior diplomatic officers.
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