President Mamnoon Hussain has said that Pakistan greatly values it friendship with Tajikistan and is keen to further strengthen the existing relationship.
Talking to Tajik Foreign Minister Aslov Sirodjidin Muhridinovich who called on him here on Friday, the president said that there exists a vast potential to further cement bilateral relations in the areas of trade, investments, energy, defence, security, education and people-to-people contact.
The president said the existing volume of bilateral trade does not commensurate with the true potential of the two countries in this important area. He observed that concerted efforts including further strengthening institutional frameworks will help to significantly enhance trade interactions and trade volume.
He also underscored the need for enhanced connectivity between the two countries through air, road and rail link in order to facilitate travel, transit, transportation and tourism.
Discussing projects of mutual benefit, Hussain said that CASA-1000 is a centre-piece of collaboration in the energy sector which would help strengthen Pakistan’s energy security. The early realisation of the project is important, he added.
The Tajik foreign minister also reaffirmed his country’s keen desire to further intensify bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in all possible areas for the mutual benefit of the people of the two countries.
