President of Turkmenistan Meets with President of the Republic of Tajikistan

The President of Turkmenistan met with President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, who arrived in the country to take part in major international events being held in the “Avaza” National Tourist Zone.

During the meeting, it was noted that particular attention is being paid to the development of transport and transit cooperation. Further expanding transport links and making effective use of the transit potential of both countries were identified as important tasks. Cooperation in the energy sector was also described as a promising area.

The head of state also noted that cultural and humanitarian cooperation, based on the historical and cultural closeness of the two peoples, is an important part of bilateral relations. Turkmenistan expressed its interest in further developing ties in culture, education, science, and sports, as well as in expanding humanitarian exchanges.

At the end of the meeting, Presidents Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Emomali Rahmon once again confirmed the readiness of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan to further deepen multifaceted interstate relations and wished the peoples of the two friendly countries peace, stable development, well-being, and prosperity.