Discussions on the further development and expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan and China commenced at a special meeting of the Heads of State and continued during an expanded meeting with delegations from both sides.
President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan welcomed President Xi Jinping of China and the official delegation to Tajikistan.
"We see in you, Mr. Chairman, a loyal friend and reliable partner of our people. The meeting of good neighbors and old friends is always a great and joyful event for us," stated President Rahmon at the start of the conversation.
Both parties expressed satisfaction with the steady increase in the volume of trade between the countries, which continues at a high pace. They discussed expanding cooperation in commercial and economic spheres, investment, and other beneficial sectors. The further growth of Chinese investment in industry, energy, transport, agriculture, digitization of the economy, and artificial intelligence was considered essential.
The cooperation between the twin cities and regions of the two countries has reached a qualitatively new level, with over 700 companies with Chinese capital operating in various sectors of Tajikistan’s industry, including mining and mineral processing.
Localization of green technologies, such as electric cars, solar panels, and smart electric grids, was identified as another promising area of cooperation. Additionally, the sides exchanged views on developing relations in education, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, cultural and humanitarian sectors, and proposed holding Days of Chinese Culture in Tajikistan and Days of Tajik Culture in China.
High-level cooperation within international organizations, particularly the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, was also highlighted. The parties expressed their readiness to strengthen joint efforts against terrorism, extremism, separatism, religious radicalism, cross-border organized crime, including drug trafficking, and information security.
President Rahmon thanked China for its continuous support of Tajikistan's global water and climate initiatives over the past twenty years. At the conclusion of the meeting, President Rahmon wished President Xi Jinping a pleasant stay in Tajikistan.
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