Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Pakistan, H.E. Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir called on the Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan in Islamabad.

During the meeting, Tajik Ambassador apprised the Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan regarding the upcoming visit and planned activities of a 75-Member Cultural Troupe from Tajikistan which will be visiting Pakistan on the invitation of the Prime Minister.

The cultural group has been accorded the status of State Guests and is so far the biggest one in terms of numbers visiting Pakistan. It was informed that the delegation will comprise artisans, singers, artists, and dancers, who will showcase Tajik culture through their performances and exhibitions. Tajik Troupe will set up cultural stalls and perform at Lok Virsa and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad followed by performances in Lahore.

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan expressed pleasure in hosting the Tajik cultural troupe and highlighted the strong cultural and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan.

He stated that such cultural exchanges play an important role in strengthening people-to-people contacts and promoting mutual understanding between the two brother countries. Federal Minister assured full cooperation for the successful conduct of all planned activities during the delegation’s stay in Pakistan.

He delighted on fluent urdu conversation by Tajik Ambassador Sharifzada Yousaf Torai and said that it expresses his great love and heartiest attachment with Pakistan.

It is mentionable that Tajik Cultural Troupe will remain in Pakistan from December 16 to December 24 and will be led by the Minister of Culture & ex-Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Ms. Matlubakhon Sattoriyon.