Emomali Rahmon receives PRC Foreign Minister Wang Yi

On August 1, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon received PRC Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi. The interlocutors discussed current issues of cooperation, in particular the trade and economic component, healthcare, investment, transport and regional security. In the first half of 2022, commodity turnover between the two countries increased by almost 80%, amounting to more than 20% of external trade turnover of Tajikistan compared to the same period in 2021, the press office of the President of Tajikistan reported to CentralAsia.news.

“Tajikistan and China are close neighbours, and we are interested in deepening close multifaceted contacts between the two countries in all formats,” Emomali Rahmon said.

The President noted that China is the largest trade and investment partner of Tajikistan and expressed gratitude for China’s assistance in combating COVID-19. In this context, the interlocutors discussed the tasks of increasing bilateral trade through concerted efforts.

The interlocutors focused on cooperation in “green technologies” and industry, as well as the exports of Tajik agricultural products to the Chinese markets.

The interaction within the international and regional organisations, in particular the issues related to the SCO Summit in Samarkand, was considered.

02 авг 2022, 12:23
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