Dushanbe, 15.02.2016. (NIAT “Khovar”). — The Rt Hon Desmond Swayne MP, Minister of State for International Development arrived in Tajikistan today to meet with senior government officials, members of civil society and the business community to discuss the UK’s ongoing and future cooperation.

The Minister’s visit will focus on the bilateral relationship between the Government of Tajikistan and the United Kingdom, in particular, the UK’s support to economic development, good governance and resilience.

Speaking in Dushanbe Desmond Swayne MP said:

“I’m very pleased to be here in Tajikistan on my first visit since taking on Ministerial responsibility for Central Asia. I look forward to my discussions with government, business and civil society on how the UK’s partnership is delivering results in important areas such as economic development and good governance. I also look forward to agreeing how we can strengthen our partnership as we move forward”.