In the evening of July 4, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Tajikistan on a state visit. At Dushanbe airport, he was greeted by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. Photos of the welcoming ceremony published by state media show that a large number of teenagers and young people holding flowers and flags of both countries gathered […]
In the evening of July 4, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Tajikistan on a state visit.
At Dushanbe airport, he was greeted by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.
Photos of the welcoming ceremony published by state media show that a large number of teenagers and young people holding flowers and flags of both countries gathered at the airport, and an honor guard was lined up.
According to the press service of the President of Tajikistan, the Chinese leader’s visit will last until July 6. It is expected that new cooperation documents will be signed during the visit.
In addition, the Chinese leader will participate in a number of other official events, including the opening of new buildings for the Parliament and Government of Tajikistan, which were constructed with Chinese funding. In 2017, China allocated 1.5 billion yuan (about 220 million dollars) for the construction of these buildings. The buildings are located in the center of the capital.
During the meeting with Rahmon, Xi Jinping emphasized that since the establishment of diplomatic relations 32 years ago, the relationship between China and Tajikistan has “maintained a trend of healthy and stable development.”
According to the Chinese leader, Beijing and Dushanbe “firmly support each other on issues concerning their fundamental interests, such as independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.”
The President of China described the new government and parliament building of Tajikistan, built with his country’s investments, as a “new business card” of Dushanbe.