As part of the vision of the government, to make Pakistan a trade, transit and transshipment hub, and to enhance regional connectivity with Central Asia, after signing of transit trade agreement with Uzbekistan, draft transit trade agreement was shared with Tajikistan last year. Tajikistan was then reliant on the Iranian seaport of Bandar Abbas, but was also keen to have access to seaports of Pakistan. The connectivity with Central Asian States would enhance regional trade of Pakistan and give boost to Pakistan’s seaports specially Gwadar.After approval of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Commerce organized technical negotiations sessions with Tajik side from Sept 2021 - Dec 2022.