Tajik president updated on Pakistan’s Vision Central Asia

ISLAMABAD, June 2 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday called on President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and highlighed Pakistan’s efforts for enhanced engagement with Central Asian countries to build a sustainable partnership.

Under the result-oriented and long-term partnership through its “Vision Central Asia” policy, the Foreign Minister welcomed the Tajik president on the two-day visit to Pakistan and discussed issues of bilateral interest.

Building on historic and cultural commonalities between the two countries, thr foreign minister hoped for positive and fruitful outcomes from the current visit.

FM Qureshi expressed satisfaction on the upward trajectory of bilateral ties and shared that Pakistan desires to promote multifaceted cooperation with Tajikistan in all spheres including political, trade and economic, defence and security, education and cultural contacts.

He also highlighted the aspect of regional connectivity and integration as its important components and underlined shortest access to the sea for Central Asian states through our ports.

The Foreign Minister also underlined the importance of peace and stability in Afghanistan in the advancement of regional connectivity.