The foreign ministers of Tajikistan and the United Kingdom convened today, April 22, to discuss pivotal matters concerning bilateral cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan reported. This meeting marks a historic milestone in the diplomatic relations between the two nations, as it signifies the first visit of the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of Great Britain to Tajikistan.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, in a statement released following the meeting, emphasized the significance of the air services agreement in bolstering bilateral relations and fostering closer ties between Tajikistan and the United Kingdom. The agreement is expected to provide a solid foundation for the expansion of air travel opportunities, thereby promoting tourism, trade, and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.
The development of direct air links between Dushanbe and London is anticipated to catalyze broader collaboration initiatives and unlock new opportunities for partnership and engagement.
Earlier Daryo reported that UK aims to reduce dependence on Russia and China in Central Asia while boosting regional connectivity and trade, particularly in Kazakhstan's oil and gas sector. Projects like CASA-1000 are facilitating renewable energy trade routes from the region.
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