PR No.155 Islamabad

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif held a meeting with President of Tajikistan Mr. Emomali Rahmon at Governor House at Governor House Murree.

The President of Tajikistan was given a detailed briefing by Chairman NHA Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar.

Different infrastructure projects were presented showing options of connectivity between Pakistan and Tajikistan.

Both the leaders gave in-principle approval of different road projects connecting Pakistan and Tajikistan. Approval was given to Gawadar-Peshawar-Kabul-kunduz-Dushamnbay route and Khunjrab-Kalasu-Murghab route and Chitral-Eshkhahim-Dushanbe route.

Presentation was also given on issues relating to regional security to the President by SAPM Mr. Tariq Fatemi.

The Prime Minister said that regional connectivity with Tajikistan and CPEC projects would transform the economic outlook for the entire region. He added that CPEC and connectivity projects with Tajikistan will prove to be game changer for the whole region.

The President appreciated the ongoing infrastructure projects of Pakistan and extended complete support for implementation of the proposed projects.

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Advisor to PM Mr. Sartaj Aziz were also present at the occasion.

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