On October 8, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, held a meeting with the President of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Serdar Berdimuhamedov, in the Avaza area.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Head of State expressed his gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan for the invitation and warm welcome, emphasizing the steady development of relations between the two countries, which encompass all areas of mutual interest.

The heads of the two states expressed their interest in further advancing this process in the spirit of a deep strategic partnership.

The two sides held a constructive discussion on a wide range of issues related to intergovernmental political dialogue, trade and economic cooperation, transport and logistics, transit, as well as cooperation in the energy and fuel sectors.

Issues related to cultural and humanitarian ties were also at the center of attention.

The sides also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues.