Russian President Vladimir Putin laid flowers at the monument to the founder of the Tajik state Ismail Somoni as part of his state visit to the Republic of Tajikistan.

He was accompanied at the wreath-laying ceremony by Tajik Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda and other officials.

The main events of the visit are scheduled for Thursday morning. The heads of state are expected to hold meetings in a one-on-one and expanded format. The signing of agreements are expected to be signed..

Following the talks, a press conference will be held by the leaders of Tajikistan and Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will also take part in the second Central Asia-Russia Summit and the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States.