On May 4, 2017, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan Erkinkhon Rahmatullozoda presented her credentials to His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg.

According to the Tajik MFA Information Department, after the ceremony, a constructive dialogue was held between the Ambassador of Tajikistan and the Grand Duke. Passing warm greetings from the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, the Ambassador reminded the Head of Luxembourg that an Agreement on cooperation and partnership between the European Union and Tajikistan was signed in Luxembourg, in 2004, during the visit of the President of Tajikistan, which opened new horizons for cooperation between the parties. The Grand Duke Henry asked the Ambassador to convey his warm wishes to the Head of Tajikistan.

During his stay in Luxembourg, the Ambassador of Tajikistan had a meeting with the Vice-President of the European Investment Bank, Vazil Hudak, at which projects and programs were considered for effective cooperation between Tajikistan and the authoritative European financial structure.

Management of the Bank, which is one of the priority partners in financing Tajikistan’s national and international energy projects, including CASA-1000, once again confirmed its readiness to develop and expand the ties.

A number of other meetings of the Ambassador with the heads of relevant departments of the Foreign Ministry of Luxembourg were devoted to topical issues of cooperation between Tajikistan and the Grand Duchy to create a real basis for their further development.