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Tajik Envoy, Governor for strengthening trade, culture, education relationsBreaking

August 19, 2024

Ambassador of Republic of Tajikistan, Yusuf Sharifzoda called on Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at Governor House Lahore on Sunday. The ambassador was accompanied by Honorary Consul General of Tajikistan Mian Nazir Ahmad. Issues of mutual interest including strengthening of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan in the fields of trade, culture and education came under discussion during the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, Governor, Sardar Salim Haider Khan said that Pakistan and Tajikistan have deep brotherly relations due to common religion and culture. The two sides expressed determination to enhance relations in every sector, especially in the field of trade. Governor Punjab said that there were investment opportunities for foreign investors in various sectors in Pakistan and Tajik investors can benefit from the facilities given to businessmen through the Special Economic Facilitation Council.

He said that business activities should increase between Pakistan and Tajikistan. Salim Haider said that high quality furniture is made in Pakistan? adding that opportunities should be explored in the markets of Tajikistan. He said that people to people contact between Tajikistan and Pakistan need to be enhanced. Tajik Ambassador Yusuf Sharifzoda, said that Pakistani students affected by the Kyrgyzstan incident can continue their studies at the same level in Tajik universities. He said that special facilities will be given to Pakistani investors in Tajikistan. He said that cultural delegations from Tajikistan will come to Pakistan. The Tajik ambassador said that Pakistani businessmen have vast opportunities to export surgical instruments and leather products of Pakistan to the markets of Tajikistan. The ambassador added that Pakistan is a peaceful country and its people are very hospitable and loving.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan