DUSHANBE, 04.02.2022 (NIAT Khovar) — Beijing’s Summer and Winter Olympic Games are a reflection of the impressive achievements that the Chinese people have achieved, including the highest achievements of Chinese athletes in international competitions. President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon stated this on Wednesday in an interview with Chinese media Xinhua news agency.

The Beijing Winter Olympic Games will undoubtly become not only the largest, unique, but also one of the most spectacular sports events of recent years, President Emomali Rahmon noted, pointing out that the organizers of the Olympic Games have done everything for the participants of this grandiose sporting event in terms of sports facilities, living conditions and their safety.

“I recall with particular enthusiasm my participation in Beijing 29th Summer Olympic Games’ opening ceremony in 2008 and the atmosphere of general celebration that prevailed in those days. They made an indelible impression on me,” he said.

He mentioned about hisultiple visits to the capital of China and how each time he admired the dramatic changes in the appearance of the city, which harmoniously combines majestic ancient buildings and the modern architectural style with skyscrapers.

“I am very glad that once again I am in the beautiful capital of China at the invitation of my friend Mr. Xi Jinping,” continued President Emomali Rahmon, describing the friendly, sincere, frank and trusting relations with the President of China.

“We have established constructive communication and regular business dialogue aimed at consistently strengthening the Tajik-Chinese relations of friendship and cooperation. We always openly discuss issues of ensuring regional security, expanding trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, strengthening transport connectivity, as well as other important aspects of bilateral cooperation,” he noted.

President Emomali Rahmon recalled that over the past three decades, due to joint efforts, Tajik-Chinese relations have been progressively developing and have reached the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership. According to him, today China is one of the leading trade and economic partners of Tajikistan. High indicators have been achieved in trade, economy and the investment component of relations between the two countries. A number of important infrastructure projects have been jointly implemented in such strategic areas as transport, energy and industry.

He stressed that Tajikistan was one of the first to support President Xi Jinping’s initiative on the joint construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt. There are great prospects for close cooperation between the countries within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.

“In the fourth decade of interstate relations, Tajikistan is firmly focused on expanding the all-round strategic partnership with China, enriching it with new content and significant practical deeds in the interests of our two people,” he said.

“In conclusion, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the Chinese people with the wonderful Spring Festival, the traditional Chinese New Year, and wish the friendly Chinese people well-being and further prosperity, and Beijing great success in hosting the Winter Olympic Games,” said President Emomali Rahmon.