Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held meetings with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
The meetings took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting. Discussions focused on bilateral relations, disaster management and regional cooperation.
Pakistan and China Discuss Disaster Management
During his engagements, Dar highlighted Pakistan’s expertise in disaster management and the potential for cooperation through the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
He discussed opportunities to strengthen collaboration in this area, drawing on Pakistan’s experience in disaster preparedness and response.
Pakistan and Tajikistan Review Bilateral Ties
In his meeting with Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda, Dar reviewed bilateral relations and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding cooperation.
Both sides discussed trade, investment, energy, connectivity, defence and culture. They also emphasized the importance of people-to-people exchanges, climate change cooperation and water security.
Dar thanked Rasulzoda for the hospitality extended to him and his delegation. He also appreciated the arrangements for the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting.
The Pakistani deputy prime minister congratulated Tajikistan on the 35th anniversary of its independence, according to a statement from the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office.
SCO Leaders Emphasize Regional Economic Cooperation
Dar and other heads of government delegations from SCO member states also met Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe.
Rahmon welcomed the visiting leaders and highlighted the importance of regional economic cooperation under the SCO.
He emphasized the role of cooperation in improving connectivity, promoting stability and advancing shared prosperity across the region.
Dar reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to working with Tajikistan to support regional peace and deeper economic integration.
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