ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a meeting with Tajikistan Ambassador, Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir to discuss measures for enhancing bilateral trade, strengthening transit connectivity, and deepening institutional cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan.
Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to advance trade, transit Cooperation, explore new Corridor mechanisms
The Federal Minister for Commerce emphasized that Pakistan was committed to facilitating regional trade through improved logistics, diversified transit routes, and closer coordination with partner countries.
He noted that timely completion of internal procedures under transit frameworks, including QTTA arrangements, was essential to operationalize existing mechanisms and move forward on future cooperation.
The Minister underlined the importance of developing an integrated commercial corridor, stating that establishment of logistics hubs, offloading facilities, and multimodal transport systems would help create an efficient logistics chain linking Pakistan with Central Asia.
He added that enhanced cooperation with China would remain central to strengthening regional connectivity.
He stressed that reliance on a single route was not viable and reiterated the need to keep multiple corridors operational to ensure continuity and resilience of trade.
He observed that cost and efficiency considerations must guide the selection of transit routes.
He further highlighted the need to strengthen institutional linkages by facilitating direct interaction between export and import agencies of both countries through virtual meetings to initiate sector-specific cooperation and prepare draft memoranda of understanding (MoUs).
The Minister also noted the role of Trading Corporation of Pakistan in government-to-government trade, adding that such mechanisms could be utilized for key commodities while supporting private sector participation.
Ambassador Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir underscored the importance of reliable and cost-effective transit routes and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to enhance regional connectivity.
He highlighted Tajikistan’s potential to export surplus energy to Pakistan and pointed to opportunities for cooperation in aluminum trade and industrial supply chains.
Both sides agreed to utilize platforms such as the Joint Economic Commission to advance cooperation.
It was proposed to organize a business-to-business (B2B) forum on the sidelines of upcoming engagements to promote direct interaction between private sector stakeholders.
Both sides expressed satisfaction over the constructive dialogue and agreed to maintain close coordination to translate discussions into tangible outcomes.
