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Summary Pakistan and Tajikistan have agreed to strengthen regional connectivity for better future.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon who met Wednesday on the sidelines of SCO summit in Beijing agreed to work together to strengthen regional connectivity through road,air and rail links between the countries in the region for promoting mutual trade and economic activities.During the meeting, the two Presidents also discussed wide range of issues in bilateral relations and the regional situation. Spokesperson to the President Senator.Farhatullah Babar said that the President called for developing implementation mechanisms for effective follow up on agreed decisions.The President pointed out that the existing formal trade between the two countries amounting to a mere $15 million in 2011 was much below their potential and emphasized liberalization of trade through appropriate mechanisms and in this context proposed facilitating visas to the business community.
