'Pakistan attaches great importance to relations with Tajikstan'

Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza said that Tajikistan and Pakistan are intertwined in bonds of religion, culture and history, therefore, Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Tajikistan. She said that Pakistan strongly desire to enhance its bilateral, economic and parliamentary ties with its brotherly country. She was talking to Ambassador of Tajikistan Zubaydullo Zubaydov who called on her here on Monday.
Dr Fehmida Mirza said that both the countries have huge economic potential, which needs to be exploited for mutual benefit. She said that regular interaction between the political hierarchy, parliamentarians and trading communities of both the countries would be helpful in exploring avenues of possible co-operation.
Dr Fehmida Mirza said that parliamentarians of both the countries could also play an important role in creating better understanding between both the countries. She invited Tajik MPs to visit Pakistan and interact with their Pakistani counterparts. She said that Tajikistan can help Pakistan address the energy crisis in the country, suggesting enhancing parliamentary co-operation between member countries of ECO.
Ambassador of Tajikistan agreed with the Speaker and said that his government also strongly desires to have congenial relations with Pakistan. He said that Tajik and Pakistani business communities are in regular contact and various agreements have been signed for mutual co-operation. He said that Tajikistan is keen to support Pakistan to meet its energy shortages. He said that a stable Pakistan is imperative for the peace in the region, assuring the Speaker of his country's support for Pakistan on all regional and international forums.-PR