Emomali Rahmon emphasized the importance of combating terrorism

Concerned about the situation in Afghanistan, Emomali Rahmon emphasized at the Central Asia and China summit “Tajikistan’s interest in establishing peace and stability in this country”.

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On January 25, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon participated in and spoke at the first Summit of heads of state in the format “Central Asia – China”, which was held via videoconference. He

Emomali Rahmon highly appreciated the results achieved in the development of relations between Tajikistan and China and “emphasized Tajikistan’s interest in continuing a constructive political dialogue between the two countries at the highest level and enriching practical measures to address various aspects of the strategic partnership of the parties, both in bilateral and multilateral formats.”

The Tajik president did not openly mention Afghanistan, but emphasized the need to expand cooperation in the field of security. Among the top priorities were measures to counter terrorism, extremism, and separatism, as well as transnational organized crime and drug trafficking.

Emomali Rahmon “supported the UN’s call for humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan.”

As a result of the Summit, the heads of state approved a Joint Statement between the countries of Central Asia and China and instructed the foreign ministers regarding the further implementation of the proposals and initiatives discussed during the Summit.