DUSHANBE. October 26, 2022 /NIAT «Khovar»/. On October 25th, 2022, the 15th Session of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Cooperation Forum «Central Asia — the Republic of Korea» was held in Busan city, which was attended by the delegation of the Republic of Tajikistan headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sirojiddin Muhriddin.

During his speech, the head of the Tajik delegation shared the country’s vision of expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation, strengthening cooperation and sustainable development within this effective format.

Good relations with the Republic of Korea, as well as expanding and strengthening cooperation with the countries of Central Asia were highlighted as an important means of strengthening multilateral relations.

On the sidelines of the Cooperation Forum, five thematic sessions were held in the areas of healthcare, digital cooperation, economic security, tourism, environment and energy in-person and virtual forms.

The meeting participants exchanged views on important issues on the agenda, the development of mutually beneficial cooperation and the implementation of joint projects.

As a result of the meeting, the Joint Statement of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the Work Plan of the Secretariat of the Central Asia-Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum for 2023 were adopted.