RAWALPINDI: The Ambassador of Tajikistan Sherali S. Jononov visited Rawalpindi Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here on Tuesday. Addressing the traders, Tajik Envoy said that Pakistan and Tajikistan have historical, cultural and religious background and the roots of their relations are very deep. Both, the countries are enjoying cordial relationship.
Tajikistan understands and well aware of the energy need of Pakistan, he said and informed that electricity would be provided to Pakistan under Central Asia South Asia (CASA-1000) energy project and hoped that the CASA-1000 power project would be completed by the end of 2020.
Tajik envoy also informed that the Rogun Dam has been completed and the Tajik government is ready to provide affordable electricity to Pakistan to meet its future energy needs.
He appreciated RCCI’s role in promoting trade activities through exhibitions and exchange of delegations and urged others Chambers to follow the footsteps of RCCI.
Pakistan is now emerging on the globe and under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) its importance has been increased further. Central Asian countries including Tajikistan now have a shortest access to sea via Gawadar Port, he added.
Earlier, President RCCI Malik Shahid Saleem, in his welcome address said that Pakistan’s economy is taking a leap and expressed the hope that CASA-1000 MW energy project would help Pakistan to meet its energy requirements.
He urged for exchange of trade delegations of both the chambers, adding that tourism between the two countries can play a vital role and urged for direct flights between Dushanbe and Islamabad.
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