Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Foreign Minister of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin Monday reviewed the entire range of bilateral relations, with particular focus on reactivation of joint ministerial commission, enhancing parliamentary linkages, and early completion of CASA-1000.

The two foreign ministers held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO-CFM) in Dushanbe.

They also exchanged views on the recent evolving situation in Afghanistan.

Foreign minister Qureshi apprised his Tajik counterpart of Pakistan’s facilitator role to achieve durable peace and stability in Afghanistan.

He reiterated that there was no other way except an inclusive, broad-based, and comprehensive political settlement in Afghanistan.

He expressed the hope that the Afghan leaders would recognize the urgency of the situation and seize historic opportunities.

The foreign minister reiterated Pakistan’s consistent support for a peaceful, united, stable and prosperous Afghanistan.

Recalling the recent visit of the President of Tajikistan to Pakistan, the two foreign ministers resolved to further enhance bilateral trade, promote regional connectivity and strengthen people-to-people linkages in line with the vision of the two leaders.

Foreign minister Qureshi emphasized the importance of regional connectivity, transit trade mechanisms, and cooperation in the fields of education and tourism between the two countries.

Appreciating the close cooperation between the two countries at the multilateral fora including at SCO, Foreign Minister Qureshi congratulated his Tajik counterpart on successful stewardship of SCO under the Tajik Chair this year.

The two sides agreed to continue to remain in contact.

Later, the Tajik foreign minister arranged a dinner in the honor of foreign minister Qureshi.

Pakistan’s ambassador to Tajikistan Imran Haider and other senior officials from both countries also attended the dinner.