ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Investment Board, Privatisation and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, during his visit to Tajikistan held detail meetings with Transport Minister Azim Ibrahim and Minister for Economic Development and Trade Zavqizoda Zavqi Amin to increase bilateral trade between the two countries.

Aleem Khan agreed to the proposals for starting a pilot project at the ports of Gwadar and Karachi and increasing the “organic export”.

Aleem Khan, while expressing the determination to expand existing relation between two countries, said that good neighbours are no less than a blessing. He mentioned that Tajikistan is the “gateway” for trade with Pakistan for Central Asian countries. He assured his all possible cooperation to start at least one direct flight in a week from Tajikistan to Pakistan.

Aleem Khan said that he would like to perform as an Ambassador of Tajikistan in Pakistan to increase relations between the two countries. He added that both countries should also increase “organic exports” while Pakistan’s trade may increase from Tajikistan via China and Afghanistan, as well.

Aleem Khan also agreed on the construction of standard and spacious highways between the two countries. Similarly, discussions were held on the increase of business-to-business visits between Pakistan and Tajikistan, for which it was agreed to make further progress.

Earlier, on his visit to Tajikistan, Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan arrived at Dushanbe Airport on Tuesday where he was warmly welcomed by the Minister of Transport of Tajikistan Azim Ibrahim.

It is noteworthy that Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan visited the offices of Tajikistan’s Minister for Transport and Minister of Economic Development and Trade where they exchanged views on different matters of mutual interest and discussed important issues. Moreover, Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan will spend a busy day in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on Wednesday, May 29, where he will be attending meetings related to investment, bilateral trade and other important issues.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2024