ISLAMABAD, OCT 15 /DNA/ – The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Qohir Rasulzoda, Prime Minister of Tajikistan, on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) Meeting, in Islamabad.

While deeply appreciating Tajikistan’s active and constructive participation in the SCO CHG Meeting, the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed that as brotherly countries and regional partners, Tajikistan and Pakistan share enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation. The Prime Minister fondly recalled his productive visit to Dushanbe in July, earlier this year, and expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of the bilateral relationship. He underscored that both countries should continue to collaborate closely and further cement the mutually advantageous cooperation across all spheres of shared interest, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, energy and regional connectivity.

Prime Minister Rasulzoda conveyed warm felicitations on organizing the SCO CHG Meeting by Pakistan, in its capacity as the SCO Chair. He thanked Pakistan for the warm welcome and hospitality extented to him and the SCO delegates. While extending best wishes of the President of Tajikistan H.E. Mr. Emomali Rahmon to the Prime Minister, he concurred that there was great potential to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries underscoring that Tajikistan remained fully committed to work with Pakistan. Furthermore, Tajik Prime Minister thanked the Prime Minister and the Government of Pakistan for allowing sugar export to Tajikistan as this will further enhance the bilateral trade among both countries.