The official high-level meeting and talks between Tajikistan and Kazakhstan were held at the Akorda Presidential Palace in Astana.

Both leaders expressed their satisfaction with the opportunity provided by the official visit of the President of Tajikistan to Kazakhstan to discuss ways of developing and deepening the strategic partnership and allied relations between the two countries.

The President of our country, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, emphasized that cooperation between the two countries is developing dynamically across all key areas, and that Kazakhstan is among Tajikistan’s leading trade and economic partners. It was noted that, following the first nine months of 2026, bilateral trade turnover had increased by 25.6%, exceeding one billion US dollars.

At the beginning of the talks, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated:

“Dear Emomali Sharipovich! I sincerely welcome your visit to Kazakhstan. We know you as an outstanding statesman and a universally recognized leader of the Tajik people. Today, we can rightfully speak of the strategic partnership and alliance between our two brotherly states.”

Both sides noted that expanding investment cooperation and strengthening the involvement of business communities in both countries in this process are essential in light of current developments.

It was emphasized that the Tajik-Kazakh Business Forum, held in Astana on the eve of the visit, had also demonstrated significant potential for expanding direct business ties.

The importance of expanding cooperation in energy, industry, agriculture, transport, logistics, digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence was highlighted.

In the industrial sector, the establishment of joint ventures, including in free economic zones, and the development of sustainable production chains were identified as priority objectives.

The leaders expressed satisfaction with the continued development of humanitarian ties, particularly in the areas of culture, education, academic cooperation and medical exchanges.

Special attention was given to the training of specialists in cybersecurity, information technology and artificial intelligence.

Issues related to the development of cooperation in tourism, sports, youth policy and security were also high on the agenda.

In view of the complex international situation, the importance of strengthening coordination in combating terrorism, extremism, illicit drug trafficking and other transnational challenges and threats was stressed.

The two leaders also held a constructive exchange of views on pressing issues on the international and regional agenda.