A 75-member cultural contingent from Tajikistan, the largest of its kind to ever visit Pakistan, arrived on Tuesday and has been accorded the status of State Guests, marking a significant moment in the bilateral relations between the two nations.
The arrival of the high-profile delegation was a key topic of discussion during a meeting between the Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir, and Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan in the capital.
The visiting ensemble, led by Tajikistan’s Minister of Culture and former Deputy Prime Minister, Ms. Matlubakhon Sattoriyon, includes a diverse group of artisans, singers, artists, and dancers. They are scheduled to showcase Tajik heritage through a series of performances and exhibitions.
During their stay, the cultural representatives will set up stalls and present performances at prominent venues in Islamabad, including Lok Virsa and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). The group will later travel to Lahore for additional cultural events.
Welcoming the delegation, Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan expressed pleasure in hosting the Tajik artists and affirmed that such exchanges are vital for strengthening people-to-people contacts. He highlighted the deep cultural, historical, and brotherly bonds shared by Pakistan and Tajikistan.
The federal minister assured Ambassador Toir of his ministry’s full cooperation to ensure the success of all planned activities. He also commended the ambassador’s fluency in Urdu, noting it as a sign of his deep affection for Pakistan.
The Tajik Cultural Troupe is visiting on the invitation of the Prime Minister of Pakistan and will remain in the country until December 24.