DUSHANBE, 22.08.2024 /NIAT “Khovar”/. On August 22, the official welcoming ceremony of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Honorable Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was held in the square of the Palace of the Nation, which was festively decorated to receive the distinguished guest.

The President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, warmly welcomed and invited to the honorary podium the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Honorable Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The welcoming ceremony proceeded with the report of the commander of the honor guard, the playing of the national anthems of the two countries, the passing of the heads of state in front of the honor guard, the high-ranking guest paying respect to the Tajik state flag, acquaintance with the official delegations of the two sides, and the solemn marching of the honor guard units in front of the heads of the two states.

Also, artillery shells were fired 21 times in honor of the state visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.