Pakistan highly values its ties with the brotherly country of Tajikistan: Asif Zardari

ISLAMABAD, March 11 (SABAH): President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, made a telephone call to President Asif Ali Zardari and extended his warmest felicitations to him on becoming the President of Pakistan. Both the Presidents reiterated their desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of mutual interest.

Talking to his Tajik counterpart, President Asif Ali Zardari stated that Pakistan highly valued its ties with the brotherly country of Tajikistan which were based on shared religion, culture and history. He said that both countries needed to work together for further improving bilateral cooperation.

While appreciating Tajikistan’s high potential in hydel resources, President Zardari expressed Pakistan’s desire to work with Tajikistan in this important area for the mutual advantage of the two brotherly countries.

The President also exchanged greetings on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan and also felicitated the Tajik President on the upcoming Nowruz, Persian New Year celebrations.

The Tajik President Tajikistan also extended an invitation to President Asif Ali Zardari to visit Tajikistan. President Zardari fondly recalled his earlier visits to Tajikistan and accepted the invitation.

The President thanked his Tajik counterpart for his congratulatory message and good wishes.