Islamabad (Web Desk): President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday on a two-day official visit to Pakistan.
Federal Minister for Industries and Production Khusro Bakhtiyar received President Rahmon at Nur Khan Airbase, the Radio Pakistan reported.
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.