Tajikistan and Pakistan have taken a major step toward strengthening bilateral relations by establishing a Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation following high-level talks in Dushanbe.

The decision was formalized during the 8th session of the Tajikistan-Pakistan Joint Commission, held on June 2-3, bringing together senior government officials and representatives from both countries, The Caspian Post reports via Avesta.tj.

The meeting was co-chaired by Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Daler Juma, and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari.

During the discussions, the two sides reviewed opportunities to expand cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including trade, investment, agriculture, energy, education, banking, science and technology, tourism, youth policy, sports, transport and communications.

Trade relations between the two countries continue to develop. Bilateral trade turnover reached $43 million in 2025, while trade volume totaled $8.9 million during the first quarter of 2026.

Particular attention was given to the CASA-1000 regional electricity transmission project, which is regarded as one of the most important initiatives linking Central and South Asia. Participants highlighted the project's strategic role in strengthening regional energy cooperation and boosting economic connectivity between participating countries.

The newly established commission is expected to serve as a key mechanism for advancing joint projects, addressing trade barriers, and promoting deeper economic and technological collaboration.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the co-chairs signed the protocol of the 8th session of the Joint Commission, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to expanding cooperation and unlocking new opportunities for partnership across multiple sectors.