Islamabad: September 24, 2024 – The Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) Ch Salik Hussain met with Tajikistan’s Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Sharifzoda Yousuf Toir , and Tajikistan’s Director of the Agency for State Material Reserves H.E. Mr. Ahmadzoda Nurmahmad, to strengthen ties and explore opportunities for collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour Mobility, alongside the exchange of expertise in the garment, stitching, shoe-making industries, as well as manpower for horticulture and gardening sectors.
The MoU on Labour Mobility is aimed at promoting the movement of skilled professionals and workers between the two countries, enabling both nations to benefit from each other’s industrial expertise. Pakistan, with its thriving garment and textile industry, will export experts and designers to support Tajikistan’s development in this sector, while Pakistan seeks to tap into Tajikistan’s growing demand for skilled labour in the horticulture and gardening sectors.
The Federal Minister for OP&HRD remarked, “This MoU will open up a new chapter in Pakistan-Tajikistan relations. By leveraging our respective strengths in key industries, we are creating opportunities that will benefit the economies and workforce of both countries.”
The ambassador expressed a strong interest in importing skilled labour and industry professionals, particularly in the garment, stitching, and shoe-making sectors, where Pakistan’s workforce has demonstrated significant expertise.
In return, Pakistan is keen to support Tajikistan’s horticultural development by deploying Pakistani manpower to contribute to this expanding sector.
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