PM rules out normalization of ties with India till reversal of August 05 steps

According to details, Prime Minister Imran Khan and President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon held a joint press conference in Islamabad here on Wednesday.

While addressing the presser, PM reiterated that trade activities with India cannot be restored until Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir is given its sovereign status back.

PM also highlighted the need for peace in Afghanistan for trade between Pakistan and Tajikistan.

“Instability in Afghanistan will ultimately increase terrorism. Peace in Afghanistan is highly important for Pakistan-Tajikistan trade,” he said adding that both Pakistan and Tajikistan desire a peaceful resolution of the Afghan issue.

Speaking on the occasion, while expressing his views, the Tajik President thanked Prime Minister Khan for extending an invitation to visit Islamabad.

The Tajik President said his country considers Pakistan as a reliable and trustworthy partner at the international stage.

Noting satisfaction over the high level exchanges between the two countries, the Tajik President said that they have also highlighted significant role of Joint Inter governmental commission on trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation.

He said several Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed between Pakistan and Tajikistan to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.