Rahmon awarded the title of Honorary Doctor of Cairo University

At the request of the Ambassador of Tajikistan to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Zarobiddin Kosimi, Cairo University awarded Emomali Rahmon the title of Honorary Doctor.

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On March 7, the portal “Cairo24” reported that the rector of Cairo University, Muhammad Usman Alhishht, received the Ambassador of Tajikistan in Egypt, Zarobiddin Kosimi, in his office.

“The purpose of this meeting is to exchange ideas, utilize experience, and open horizons for international cooperation, as this is one of the ways for Cairo University to discover world cultures,” the statement noted.

On March 8, 2022, the news portal “Youm7” reported that a visit by Emomali Rahmon to Cairo University is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, where he will meet with the university rector Muhammad Usman Alhishht.

On the morning of March 9, Egyptian media reported that Emomali Rahmon was awarded the title of Honorary Doctor of Cairo University.

“The Academic Council of the Faculty of Literature at Cairo University, chaired by Dr. Muhammad Usman Alhishht, the rector of Cairo University, decided to confer the title of Honorary Doctor of the Faculty of Literature of Cairo University to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon for his outstanding contributions in the field of literature and strengthening cooperation between Egypt and Tajikistan,” the portal “Elkalimanews” reports.

On the morning of March 9, 2022, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon departed for the Arab Republic of Egypt on an official visit. High-ranking officials accompanied Emomali Rahmon during the visit.

During his nearly 30 years in office, dozens of books and scientific works have been published in his name. However, those who know the president closely claim that the books were written in his name by researchers from the Academy of Sciences and his advisors.

Emomali Rahmon also holds numerous honorary titles, including:

• Honorary Doctor of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2008).
• Honorary Professor of Ural State Mining University (2009).
• Honorary Professor of Moscow State University (2009).
• Honorary Professor of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (2009).
• Honorary Professor of Xinjiang University of China (2010).
• Honorary Professor of the State Institute of Economics and Management of Turkmenistan (2012).
• Honorary Professor of Ufa State Petroleum Technological University (UGNTU) (2015).
• Black belt in taekwondo.

It is likely that the Ambassador of Tajikistan in Cairo made significant efforts to have Rahmon awarded the title of Honorary Professor, but he was unable to convince the Egyptian side. Therefore, perhaps out of desperation, he agreed to receive the lower title of Honorary Doctor in the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Emomali Rahmon graduated from vocational school No. 40 in the city of Kalininabad (now Sarband) in 1969, and in 1982 he graduated from the Faculty of Economics of Tajik National University through distance learning.

During his nearly 30 years in power in Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon has never been able to take a work vacation. How can a person who has not found time to rest for at least a month in 30 years allocate enough time for scientific activity and book publication?

Amrulla Nizom, specially for Azda TV