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Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan.

According to a statement from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dar thanked Rasulzoda for the hospitality extended to him and his accompanying delegation. Dar also commended the preparations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting and congratulated Tajikistan on the 35th anniversary of its independence.

The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, energy, connectivity, defense and culture. They also emphasized the importance of increasing people-to-people contacts and cooperation on climate change and water security.

Highlighting Pakistan's experience in disaster management, Dar noted the potential to develop cooperation with Tajikistan through Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

The two sides also exchanged views on regional developments. Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to maintaining close cooperation with Tajikistan to support regional peace and deepen economic integration.