Opening of the Branch Office of National Bank of Pakistan in Tajikistan with participation of heads of state

Dushanbe, March 25. (NIAT “Khovar”).-President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, who has also arrived in Dushanbe for participation in International Nawruz celebrations and RECCA-V, have opened the Branch Office of the National Bank of Pakistan in Tajikistan, which is situated in Aini Street of the capital.
It was noted that the Branch Office of the National Bank of Pakistan is one of the greatest and most authoritative commercial banks of this country and can serve as a reliable linking bridge for ensuring constant relations between the state structures and entrepreneurs of Tajikistan and Pakistan.
It was also informed that the announced charter capital of the Bank in Tajikistan is 50 million USD and it will be aimed at the development of private business, funding of trade, improvement of population’s employment and realization of new modern types of banking services. (This news is provided by www. President.tj)
The President of Tajikistan met with the President of Iran
Dushanbe, March 25. (NIAT “Khovar”).-Yesterday afternoon the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon met with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mahmud Ahmadinejad, who has arrived in Dushanbe for participation in the International Nawruz celebrations and the Fifth Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA-V).
The heads of two states congratulated each other and nations of Tajikistan and Iran on the commencement of world-famous Nawruz and announcement of this glorious holiday as an international day.
During the tete-a-tete meeting and official negotiations with participation of delegations both sides discussed the issues of bilateral and regional cooperation of the two countries, particularly in political, economic, trade, energy, industrial spheres, as well as in transportation, science and technology, innovation, agriculture, education and culture.
A constructive talk was held regarding the continuation of effective cooperation in construction of hydropower stations, power transmission lines, roads and bridges, linking energy and transport networks of both countries, acceleration of consideration of a project for construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan-Afghanistan-Iran railway and other regional projects.
During the meaningful talks both sides highlighted their firm interest in intensification of expansion of friendly relations and multidimensional cooperation. (This news is provided by www. President.tj)