On September 18, 2025, a meeting was held between the Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, Nuriddinzoda Ahliddin Nuriddin, and the Adviser to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Tourism and Investment, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, as part of the Tourism Investment Forum in Dushanbe.
At the beginning of the meeting, Nuriddinzoda Ahliddin Nuriddin noted that thanks to the wise policies of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, friendly relations and economic and trade cooperation between Tajikistan and Pakistan are constantly developing and have reached a qualitatively new level.
During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of developing trade and investment, increasing trade turnover, attracting private sector investment, and introducing new technologies. Particular attention was paid to the need to exploit untapped potential in such areas as industry, agriculture, renewable energy, tourism, transport, and logistics.
It was noted that Tajikistan possesses significant potential, particularly in hydropower and agricultural production, which is of mutual interest to Pakistan's large market.
Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan expressed his willingness to facilitate the expansion of ties between entrepreneurs of the two countries, organize joint events, and attract Pakistani investment into the Tajik economy.
Concluding the meeting, the parties expressed confidence that, based on the existing legal framework and existing opportunities, cooperation between Tajikistan and Pakistan in various fields will expand, contributing to the strengthening of friendly relations and the development of the region's economies.
