Tajik-Russian consultations

On January 20, 2025, another round of Tajik-Russian political consultations took place in Dushanbe.

According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, the political consultations were held on issues of cooperation between Tajikistan and Russia “in countering challenges and threats.” 

The delegations were headed by Tajikistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Farukh Sharifzoda and his Russian counterpart Sergey Vershinin. Representatives of relevant ministries and agencies from both countries also participated in the event. 

The specific “challenges and threats” that Russia and Tajikistan intend to counter were not specified, although it was noted that the consultations were held in a spirit of mutual understanding characteristic of Tajik-Russian strategic partnership and alliance.

During the consultations, there was an interested exchange of views on issues of cooperation between the two countries in ensuring regional security and stability.

Particular attention was paid to the interaction between Dushanbe and Moscow on the topic of countering challenges and threats within the framework of the UN, CSTO, SCO, CIS, and other multilateral organizations.

After the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, the political situation in the region raises concerns among the leadership of the countries in the region, especially in Tajikistan and Russia. Russia was one of Bashar al-Assad’s main partners in Syria. However, now, with the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, armed and opposition-minded Tajik citizens abroad are making their presence known, prompting Dushanbe and Moscow to seriously consider the security of the region.