Governor Sindh, Tajikistan’s honorary consul general discuss boosting trade

KARACHI: Tajikistan’s Honorary Consul General Irshad Ali S Qasim met Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi at the Governor House. They discussed bilateral trade, investment and expanding cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

The meeting reviewed the prospects of cooperation in energy, industry, health, transport, agriculture, education, science and technology, and culture.

Trade volume and demand

Irshad Ali S Qasim said bilateral trade between Pakistan and Tajikistan exceeds $30 million.

According to him, Pakistani textile products, rice, medicines and surgical instruments are in great demand in Tajikistan. He said this offers wide scope for increasing Pakistan’s exports.

Governor Sindh’s stance

Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi said joint efforts were necessary to increase the trade volume and exports of Pakistani products. He stressed strengthening ties between the business communities and exploring new opportunities for trade and investment.

He said Sindh, particularly Karachi, could play an important role in promoting trade ties with the Central Asian states. He said that by making use of Karachi’s commercial and economic importance, the reach of Pakistani products in Central Asian markets, including Tajikistan, could be increased.

The meeting agreed to expand cooperation between the two countries in various fields, including trade, investment and energy, and to strengthen mutual economic ties.