Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reached Dushanbe on a two-day official visit to Tajikistan.

On his arrival at Dushanbe airport, he was welcomed by Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda, Minister for Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma, Tajik Deputy Foreign Minister Farrukh Sharifzada, Dushanbe Mayor Jamshid Tabarzada and Tajik Ambassador to Pakistan Sharifzoda Yusuf and Pakistani Ambassador to Tajikistan Muhammad Saeed Sarwar and senior government and diplomatic officials.

Later, the Prime Minister paid visit to memorial of Tajik national hero Ismail Samani. He laid a floral wreath at Samani’s memorial.

Later, on his arrival at Presidential palace, the Prime Minister was welcomed by President Emomali Rahmon.

He was also presented guard of honour by a smartly turned out contingent of Tajik armed forces.

Source: Radio Pakistan