Tajikistan supports Pakistan’s initiative to establish Asian Parliament
Dushanbe, 16.03.2016. (NIAT “Khovar”).- “Tajikistan supports the initiative of Pakistan on the establishment of Asian Parliament, as it aims to strengthen regional cooperation, maintaining peace and stability in the region”, — said Speaker of Tajik Parliament Shukurjon Zuhurov during a meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.
According to him, Pakistan is one of the first states which has recognized the independence of Tajikistan. The results of negotiations and regular meetings of the heads of both states contribute to the establishment of partnership relations between the two countries in various fields.
“The signing of over 40 documents on cooperation between Tajikistan and Pakistan is a testimony to this” – Sh. Zuhurov noted.
Speaker of the Parliament of Tajikistan has expressed satisfaction with the level of inter-parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
“It would be nice if the representatives of the Tajik Parliament, have been trained in the parliamentary institutions of Pakistan in order to improve their experience”, — he added.
It is noted that the creation of the group of friendship and cooperation between Majlisi namoyandagon of Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan and the National Assembly of Pakistan will contribute to a new level and strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation.
However, the parties have discussed various issues of expansion of relations between the two countries in the spheres of industry, creation of joint ventures on leather processing, agricultural production, tourism, energy, especially to attract investors to hydroelectric projects, including to the CASA-1000 project.