On November 4, during an official visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Chairman of the National Assembly of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Tajikistan and Mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali met with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

At the outset of the meeting, Rustam Emomali conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon, to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The meeting focused on the current state and prospects for further development of friendly relations and strategic partnership between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

The parties underscored the strong historical, cultural and spiritual ties that unite the two nations, noting that the consistent strengthening of bilateral cooperation remains a key priority of their respective foreign policies.

Particular attention was given to the further expansion of cooperation across political, economic, trade, cultural and humanitarian spheres. The sides also discussed strengthening interparliamentary dialogue, improving the legal framework governing bilateral relations and enhancing coordination between the legislative bodies of the two countries.

In the economic sphere, the discussions covered increasing bilateral trade, attracting direct investment and expanding cooperation in the fuel and energy sector.

The importance of further developing cultural and humanitarian ties, particularly in education, was also emphasized.

The parties additionally exchanged views on cooperation within international and regional organizations, highlighting the importance of continued coordination on issues of mutual interest.