Tajikistan And Russia Signed Documents On Cooperation

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, during an official visit to Russia, discussed key issues of bilateral relations with Vladimir Putin, as well as regional and international problems.

According to Rahmon, the political dialogue between countries develops at all levels, and trade and economic cooperation demonstrates positive dynamics.

According to the statement of the head of Tajikistan, in 2023 the turnover between countries increased by 15.6 percent, reaching $ 2 billion.

The parties agreed to develop an intergovernmental plan to increase the volume of mutual trade until 2030.

Particular attention was paid to the development of industrial cooperation, the textile industry and the agro -industrial complex. Tajikistan suggested that Russia intensify the creation of processing enterprises for agricultural products.

During the negotiations, an agreement was reached on the implementation of the second stage of the reclamation of uranium tailings in the north of Tajikistan together with Rosatom.

The parties also discussed the problem of accelerated melting of glaciers in Tajikistan, which affects the water resources of Central Asia.

In the humanitarian sphere, the country continues to strengthen connections. In Dushanbe, the construction of the Russian Drama Theater named after Mayakovsky and the center for gifted children started. In June in Russia, the days of Tajikistan culture will be held.

also discussed cooperation in the field of labor migration, interregional connections and security issues.

The parties agreed to continue the joint fight against terrorism, extremism, cybercrime and drug trafficking.

The President of Tajikistan noted the importance of bilateral interaction in international organizations, including the UN, CIS, SCO and CSTO.

Emomali expressed satisfaction with the results of negotiations and emphasized the desire of Tajikistan to further strengthen allied and strategic partnership with Russia.