President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon arrived in Islamabad today (Wednesday) on a two day visit to Pakistan.

Federal Minister Khusro Bakhtiyar received him at Nur Khan Airbase.

The Tajik President is accompanied by a high-level delegation.                    

During the visit, Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Emomali Rahmon will lead their respective sides in the delegation-level talks.  

The two sides will exchange views on deepening bilateral cooperation in diverse areas, including political, economic, trade, investment, energy, security and defence, culture, education and regional connectivity.  

A number of agreements and MoUs are expected to be signed during the visit. The visiting dignitary will separately meet with President Dr. Arif Alvi.

In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said Pakistan and Tajikistan enjoy close brotherly relations underpinned by commonalty of faith, shared history and cultural affinities.