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ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir, on Tuesday called on Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and briefed him on the upcoming visit of a 75-member Tajik cultural troupe to Pakistan.
During the meeting, the ambassador informed the minister that the troupe would visit Pakistan at the invitation of the Prime Minister and has been accorded the status of state guests.
He said it is the largest Tajik cultural delegation to visit Pakistan to date.
The delegation, comprising artisans, singers, artists and dancers, will showcase Tajik culture through performances and exhibitions.
Cultural stalls will be set up, and performances will be held at Lok Virsa and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad, followed by events in Lahore.
Aleem Khan welcomed the delegation and underscored the strong cultural and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Tajikistan.
He said cultural exchanges play a vital role in strengthening people-to-people contacts and promoting mutual understanding between the two countries.
The minister assured full cooperation to ensure the successful conduct of all planned activities during the visit.
The federal minister also appreciated Ambassador Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir’s fluency in Urdu, terming it a reflection of his affection and attachment to Pakistan.
The Tajik cultural troupe will remain in Pakistan from December 16 to December 24.
The delegation will be led by Tajikistan’s Minister of Culture and former deputy prime minister, Matlubakhon Sattoriyon.