Establishing Air Link With Tajikistan Discussed By President Mamnoon
Establishing Air Link With Tajikistan Discussed By President Mamnoon:
President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain has desired air link with Tajikistan stating that air, road and rail links are crucial for enhancing bilateral trade and people-to-people contact between the two countries.
It may be mentioned President Mamnoon Hussain was visiting Tajikistan from 18-21 June 2018 on the invitation of President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon.
The President with President Emomali Rahmon reviewed Pakistan-Tajikistan relations and examined prospects to enhance cooperation in areas of trade and economy, investment, culture, education, science & technology, defence, parliamentary exchanges, humanitarian issues and people-to-people contacts.
President Emomali Rahmon reaffirmed Tajikistan’s desire for further intensifying bilateral cooperation in all fields, terming Pakistan as a key partner in the region. Noting regular high level exchanges, he underlined the importance of closer economic and investment ties in the areas of science and technology, agricultural products, industry, hydro power generation, pharmaceuticals, and tourism.
President of Pakistan underlined the importance of connectivity based on the geographical proximity of the two countries. He reiterated that establishment of air, road and rail links are crucial for enhancing bilateral trade and people-to-people contact between the two countries. The President highlighted the importance of deepening engagement with Tajikistan in counter-narcotics and combating terrorism for regional peace and stability.
The President of Pakistan extended an invitation to the Tajik President to visit Pakistan which he accepted. Dates of the visit will be decided later through diplomatic channels.
The two leaders signed a Joint Declaration titled “Strengthening the Road to Strategic Partnership for Regional Integration” and witnessed the signing of two bilateral agreements, namely,
- Memorandum of Understanding On Cooperation in the Field of Information Between the Committee on Television and Radio of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Between The Office Of The Auditor General Of Pakistan And The Accounts Chamber Of Republic Of Tajikistan On Co-Operation On Auditing In Public Sector.
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