President Asif Ali Zardari says options are being explored to bring water from Tajikistan to Balochistan and feasibility study has been completed with the support of UAE government in this regard.

He said this while speaking at the closing session of the International Conference on "Regional Connectivity and Pakistan: Emerging Opportunities", in Islamabad today.

The President said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Gwadar Port would play a significant role in promoting regional trade and prosperity. 

Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistan's strategic location offered significant opportunities to enhance regional trade, terming the country as a "natural trade corridor" linking China, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

He said that CPEC and Gwadar would bring dividends for our future generations and emphasized the importance of revitalizing historic trade routes to further strengthen economic and cultural ties across the region.

In his remarks, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti termed Gwadar port as a symbol of hope and opportunity for the people of Balochistan.

President of the UAE-based Global Council of Tolerance and Peace, Ahmed Jarwan Al Mohammed, lauded Pakistan's efforts at promoting regional connectivity. He urged the need to build bridges and work together to promote tolerance, education, and business cooperation.