DUSHANBE, November 2, 2011, Asia-Plus -- State and prospects of further expansion of bilateral economic cooperation between Tajikistan and Pakistan were a major topic of a meeting of Tajik Minister of Economic Development and Trade Farrukh Hamraliyev with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Amjad Hussain Barakat Ali Sial that took place in Dushanbe on November 1.

According to the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT), Hamraliyev appreciated Pakistan’s support for development of Tajikistan’s economy.

Ambassador Amjad Hussain Barakat Ali Sial, for his part, expressed satisfaction with a good investment climate in Tajikistan.  “We are ready to expand participation of capital of Pakistani companies in implementation of investment projects in Tajikistan,” Pakistani diplomat was quoted as saying.

He especially emphasized expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries in sectors like energy and communication.

In the course of the talks, the sides also exchanged views on some other important issues related to economic cooperation between Tajikistan and Pakistan, the source added.