DUSHANBE, 22.09.2025 (NIAT Khovar) – On September 22, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, met with the President of the Republic of Portugal, Honorable Marcelo Rebelo de Souza in New York on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The meeting discussed issues related to strengthening and expanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries within the framework of bilateral and multilateral relations.

“We positively assess the process of developing cooperative relations between Tajikistan and Portugal within the framework of the European Union and are also eager to expand them in a bilateral format,” — said our Head of State Emomali Rahmon at the beginning of the conversation.

Great attention was paid to enhancing interstate political dialogue and contacts at various levels, strengthening the contractual and legal basis of relations, and expanding trade, economic, and investment cooperation.

It was highlighted that the use of Tajikistan’s abundant natural and human resources, including «green energy» sources, rare minerals, and in combination with Portuguese advanced technologies and capital can serve the interests of both countries.

Cooperation in the humanitarian sectors, including education, healthcare, culture, tourism, and the exchange of teachers and students, was also considered to have broad potential.

A fruitful discussion was also held on strengthening cooperation within the framework of the United Nations, the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and other international organizations, including on issues related to water and climate and supporting peace and stability in today’s unpredictable world.