The meeting concluded with the signing of a protocol outlining measures to expand bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors, including trade, investment, energy, agriculture, and transport.

According to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, the discussions also covered banking, education, science and technology, tourism, youth policy, sports, and communications.

Tajikistan’s delegation was led by Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma, while Pakistan was represented by Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari.

Officials from both countries said bilateral relations have improved in recent years, supported by growing political engagement and economic cooperation.

Trade between the two countries reached $43 million in 2025, according to figures presented during the meeting. Bilateral trade totaled $8.9 million in the first quarter of 2026.

The two sides agreed on the need to increase trade volumes by expanding the range of goods exchanged, identifying new areas of cooperation, and developing ties between businesses and investors.

Particular attention was given to the CASA-1000 electricity transmission project, which aims to export surplus hydropower from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Participants described CASA-1000 as a key element of regional energy cooperation and an important platform for expanding economic links between Central and South Asia.

The protocol of the commission’s eighth session is expected to help advance future cooperation and support the implementation of joint initiatives.

The meeting ended with the signing of the protocol of the commission’s eighth session, which both sides said would help advance future cooperation and support the implementation of joint initiatives.