DUSHANBE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday visited the Navruz Palace and appreciated Tajik architecture art.
Upon arrival at the Palace, the prime minister was warmly received by President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and accompanied him during the visit, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
Later, the Tajik president hosted a dinner at the Navruz Palace in honour of the prime minister and his delegation.
Earlier, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon expressed satisfaction on the existing fraternal ties and reaffirmed to continue their joint efforts to further strengthen Pakistan-Tajikistan ties.
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the existing fraternal ties between the two countries which were based on a shared history, culture, geographical contiguity and common faith.
On the bilateral front, the two leaders discussed the entire range of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan, including trade and economy, investment, connectivity, culture, education, science & technology, defence, humanitarian assistance, parliamentary exchanges, and people-to-people contacts.
The prime minister who is on a two-day official visit to Tajikistan on the invitation of the president of Tajikistan, met the Tajik president.
Earlier, the official welcoming ceremony was held at Qasr e Millat. Upon arrival at Qasr e Millat, the president of Tajikistan received the prime minister, and he was given a guard of honour.
The welcome ceremony was followed by a tete-a-tete meeting and delegation level talks, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
During the talks, the two leaders exchanged views on a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.
