President Emomali Rahmon Receives Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Discusses Expanding Bilateral Cooperation
Dushanbe, The Gulf Observer: President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on Monday received Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Palace of the Nation in Dushanbe to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Li Qiang is visiting Tajikistan on an official visit and to participate in a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
During the meeting, President Rahmon reaffirmed Tajikistan’s consistent commitment to strengthening and expanding cooperation with the People’s Republic of China.
For his part, Premier Li Qiang stated that China consistently supports the development and progress of friendly Tajikistan and remains committed to assisting in the implementation of priority joint projects.
The two leaders discussed ways to expand economic cooperation, with particular emphasis on bilateral trade. Trade turnover between Tajikistan and China exceeded $2.5 billion during January-August this year, reflecting the growing economic ties between the two countries.
They also focused on implementing new mutually beneficial joint projects in key sectors, including industry, energy, transport, infrastructure and agriculture.
The discussions further covered the application of modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, the creation of new employment opportunities and the training of qualified professionals to support sustainable economic development.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the two sides to exchange views on a broad range of issues related to the comprehensive strategic partnership between Tajikistan and China.
President Rahmon and Premier Li Qiang also discussed selected regional and international issues of mutual interest, reaffirming the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation between the two countries.
