Pakistan–Tajikistan relations

Pakistan–Tajikistan relations

Pakistan
Tajikistan
Diplomatic Mission
Pakistani Embassy, Dushanbe [1] Tajik Embassy, Islamabad
Envoy
Ambassador Mr. Tariq Iqbal Soomro [1] Ambassador Jononov Sherali Saydamirovich [2]

Pakistan–Tajikistan relations are the foreign relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan.

The two countries are only 16 kilometres (10 mi) apart at their closest point. The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of territory in northeastern Afghanistan that extends to China and separates Tajikistan from Pakistan.[3]

History of Relations

Relations between the two states were established when the republic of Tajikistan became independent following the collapse of the USSR. Trade and cooperation has steadily grown between the two nations, with several summits being held on how to improve bilateral trade.[4][5] In March 2008 Said Saidbaig, the Tajik Ambassador, announced that his country would be able to export cheap electricity to Pakistan and Iran.[6]

Relations date back when both nations were part of the Persian Empire and the countries have the same cultural traditions in common especially because of deep Turanian and Persian influences in the two countries.

Tajiks in Pakistan

There are at least 1.2 million Tajiks living in Pakistan. In recent years, many Tajiks from Tajikistan have settled in Pakistan due to the economic conditions prevalent in their home country, many have settled in the northern city of Ishkuman. In 1979, with the invasion by the Soviet Union of Afghanistan, a large number of Tajik refugees from that country came and settled throughout Pakistan. Exact numbers are difficult to ascertain as many don't have official identity cards or are counted as being Chitrali or Gilgiti in official census figures. There also large number of Tajiks from Afghanistan that have settled in Pakistan permanently. Many Tajik refugees from Tajikistan lived in Pakistan and some of them returned to Tajikistan.[7]

Strategic commitments

In a meeting held at Governor house Islamabad, the Tajik President and Pakistani Prime Minister affirmed plans to connect Pakistan and Tajikistan through road networks, such as from Chitral-Ishkashim-Dushanbe.[8]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Embassy of Pakistan, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
  2. ↑ Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
  3. ↑ Mughal, M. A. Z. (2013). "Pamir Alpine Desert and Tundra." In: Biomes & Ecosystems, vol. 1, pp. 978-980. Robert Warren Howarth (ed.). Ipswich, MA: Salem Press.
  4. ↑ "Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to boost trade". Dawn.com. 2002-06-03. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
  5. ↑ "Musharraf leaves for Tajikistan on Sunday". Dawn.com. 2002-05-31. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
  6. ↑ "Tajikistan to supply cheap power to Pakistan". Dawn. 2008-03-30. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
  7. ↑ United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (2002-10-01). "Long-time Tajik refugees return home from Pakistan". Unhcr.org. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
  8. ↑ http://www.dawn.com/news/1219412
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