Islamabad: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday has said that peace in Afghanistan is inevitable for trade with Tajikistan.
While holding a joint press conference with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon, the premier said that Pakistan wants political stability in Afghanistan along with withdrawal of United States (US) forces.
Meanwhile, Tajik president has expressed will to boost ties with Pakistan.
Earlier in the day, a formal welcome ceremony in honor of visiting President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon was held at the PM House in Islamabad.
On arrival at the PM House, Prime Minister Imran Khan received the visiting dignitary.
A smartly turned out contingent of the armed forces presented guard of honor to the Tajik President. National anthems of both the countries were also played on the occasion.
The Tajik president also planted a sapling in the PM House under Billion Tree Tsunami drive.
It is to be mentioned here that Tajik president had arrived in Pakistan on a two-day visit. Federal Minister Khusro Bakhtiyar received him at Nur Khan Airbase. APP
