Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with his Tajikistan counterpart Qohir Rasulzoda in Islamabad today on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting.While deeply appreciating Tajikistan's active and constructive participation in the SCO meeting, Shehbaz Sharif stressed that as brotherly countries and regional partners, Tajikistan and Pakistan share enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation.He fondly recalled his productive visit to Dushanbe in July this year, and expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of the bilateral relationship. He underscored that both countries should continue to collaborate closely and further cement the mutually advantageous cooperation across all spheres of shared interest, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, energy and regional connectivity.Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda conveyed warm felicitations on organizing the SCO meeting by Pakistan, in its capacity as the SCO Chair. He thanked Pakistan for the warm welc ome and hospitality extended to him and the SCO delegates.While extending best wishes of Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon to the Prime Minister, he concurred that there is great potential to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries.The Tajik Prime Minister also thanked the Prime Minister and the Government of Pakistan for allowing sugar export to Tajikistan as this will further enhance the bilateral trade among both countries.Source: Radio Pakistan