DUSHANBE, 15.01.2024 (NIAT Khovar) – President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko proposes to work out areas for intensifying cooperation with Tajikistan, especially against the backdrop of a recent decline in trade turnover. It was stated at the meeting with the Ambassador of Tajikistan to Belarus Bakhtovar Safarzoda, reports BelTA.

Lukashenko noted that economics and trade-economic cooperation are the basis for any interstate relations.

«We cannot destroy the foundation of our relations. As I said, the basis is trade and economic relations. Therefore, we need to work hard here to return trade turnover to the stage at which it was. And, of course, we have enough products and goods to increase this trade turnover, — expressed confidence the President of Belarus and emphasized that a trade turnover level of 70, 80 or even $100 million is almost nothing for Belarus and Tajikistan, taking into account the existing potential.»

He emphasized that both countries are well aware of each other’s capabilities, and long-standing friendly and trusting relations have developed between the peoples of Belarus and Tajikistan, as well as the leaders of these states. “Our relations with President Emomali Rahmon are the most advanced, one might say. We have no secrets from each other. Therefore, we are building very good, friendly relations,” said Lukashenko.

In turn, Safarzoda conveyed warm, kind and friendly greetings from the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to the President of Belarus, as well as expressed gratitude for the meeting.

“We know you as a great friend of Tajikistan and a sincere friend of our Leader. Your friendship is a source of pride for us, diplomats, representatives of government authorities and the fraternal peoples of the two countries,” emphasized the Ambassador.