DUSHANBE, 02.10.2021 (NIAT Khovar) – Today, at the initiative of the Pakistani side, the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Imran Khan.

The officials continued their dialogue related to regional security with an emphasis on the situation in Afghanistan on the basis of Tajik-Pakistani meeting that took place in Dushanbe.

President Rahmon stressed that the situation in this neighboring country is still in the center of Tajikistan’s attention, as all the events that occur there have a direct impact on the security situation in the region as a whole.

In this regard, he noted that the establishment of a broad dialogue between various forces is one of the important factors in restoring peace and stability in Afghanistan. The readiness of the Tajik side for constructive cooperation with all stakeholders in order to facilitate this process was reiterated.

Both sides reaffirmed their intention to continue contacts and consultations between the two nations related to the Afghan situation at all levels.

The officials also exchanged views on the current aspect of the bilateral agenda in a follow-up to the recent Tajik-Pakistani meeting held on the sidelines of the official visit of the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Imran Khan to Tajikistan.