The high-level talks between Tajikistan and Russia continued in an expanded meeting with the participation of official delegations from both countries.

“Russia is one of the main political and economic partners for Tajikistan,” — our Head of State, Emomali Rahmon, stated at the beginning of the talks.

In addition, Emomali Rahmon noted that “we have close cooperation in the trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, as well as in the security sector.”

Recalling the recently held meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, our Head of State, Emomali Rahmon, emphasized that many issues are being resolved within the framework of the work of this commission.

It was highlighted that the documents to be signed today would also give a new impetus to the development of mutually beneficial cooperation for both countries.

The high-level talks between Tajikistan and Russia covered a wide range of issues, from energy, various sectors of industry, investment, transport, agriculture and the digital economy to science and education, and security and defense.

In this context, attention was paid to the training of highly qualified personnel and specialists in various fields, as well as to labor migration and the expansion of interregional ties.

The possibilities of enhancing investment cooperation in the mining and processing industries, especially the processing of agricultural products, light and food industries, and the production of construction materials were discussed.

The expansion of transport and logistics corridors, ensuring the stability of shipping networks, developing cooperation in the digital economy, and the implementation of new technologies were also considered.

The close coordination and cooperation of law enforcement and defense agencies and special services of the two countries in ensuring security, including the fight against terrorism, extremism and radical ideology, the fight against drug trafficking, cyber threats, and other forms of cross-border crime was noted with satisfaction. It was stressed that the expansion of the strategic partnership and alliance between Tajikistan and Russia would serve the interests of the peoples of both countries and strengthen long-term peace and stability in the region.