Following the conclusion of the high-level talks, a ceremony was held to present the President of the Republic of Tajikistan with Kazakhstan’s highest state award.

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the consistent strengthening and development of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries, the President of our country, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, was awarded the Order of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi.

This recently established highest state award of Kazakhstan was solemnly presented to the Head of State, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

His Excellency Emomali Rahmon described this state award as “another confirmation of the high level of mutual respect and trust between our states” and as a recognition of “the contribution of the entire people of Tajikistan to the consistent strengthening of friendly and cooperative relations with brotherly Kazakhstan.”

Confidence was expressed that the allied relations and strategic partnership between the two countries would continue to strengthen for the benefit of both nations.