DUSHANBE, 03.03.2023 (NIAT Khovar) – Today, the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, held a meeting with the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, who arrived in Dushanbe as part of the visit of the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation to Tajikistan.

During the conversation, the Head of our state noted the importance of further effective development of interregional relations as an integral part of the strategic partnership between Tajikistan and Russia.

It was mentioned that cooperation at the regional level is an important aspect of a wide range of relations between Tajikistan and Russia, including trade-economic, cultural-humanitarian cooperation, and a factor of enriching them with new practical content.

In this context, interest was expressed in further active promotion of ties with the Republic of Tatarstan, as one of the leading economic regions of the Russian Federation.

Strengthening and expanding direct economic ties between economic entities and business circles was recognized as an urgent task.

Various industries, including mining and metallurgy, oil and gas, chemicals, light and food, pharmaceuticals, construction, energy, transport and communication, agriculture and tourism were named promising areas of cooperation.   

The parties exchanged views on the great potential of increasing mutual flows, as well as the joint implementation of investment projects in these areas.

During the meeting, the parties emphasized the importance of further expansion of cultural and humanitarian relations, including in the fields of education, science and healthcare.

The Leaders of the Nation expressed confidence that the results of the visit of the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan to Tajikistan will strengthen cooperation within comprehensive strategic partnership between Tajikistan and Russia.