Islamabad, July 15, 2021 (PPI-OT):President, Dr Arif Alvi has underlined the need for enhanced engagements with Tajikistan in the areas of trade, defence, energy, tourism and culture. Talking to Defence Minister of Tajikistan Colonel General Sherali Mirzo in Islamabad, he said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Tajikistan which are based on strong historical, religious and cultural links. He said the Gwadar port and CPEC offer enormous opportunities to regional countries and Tajikistan could also benefit from the emerging opportunities by exporting its goods to foreign countries through the Gwadar port.

The President also highlighted the brutalities being committed against the Muslims of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He said India is involved in hybrid war against Pakistan by using the soil of Afghanistan and supporting militants to carry out terrorist activities in Pakistan. On this occasion, the Tajik Defence Minister emphasized the need for further promoting military and defence relations for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

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