China is a key strategic partner of Tajikistan

Tomorrow, January 4, marks 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic and bilateral relations between Tajikistan and China.

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On January 3, 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, Sirojidin Muhriddin, met with the Special Representative of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China for Eurasian Affairs, Li Hui.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, during the meeting it was noted that “China was one of the first countries to recognize the independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Tajikistan on January 4, 1992, which allowed for the rapid establishment of good-neighborly relations, friendship, and multifaceted mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, and thanks to joint efforts, reached the level of comprehensive strategic partnership.”

The parties also discussed issues of further development of bilateral relations and paid special attention to the further expansion and strengthening of trade-economic, investment, and scientific-technical ties, cooperation in industry, energy, culture, and education.

The visit of the Special Representative of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China for Eurasian Affairs, Li Hui, to Tajikistan and other Central Asian countries took place as part of events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the countries of the region.