Turkmenistan, Tajikistan Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Signing of Multiple Agreements

Dushanbe, The Gulf Observer: During a two-day official visit to Dushanbe, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, oversaw the signing of a series of bilateral agreements between Turkmenistan and Tajikistan on Thursday, as reported by Turkmenistan’s official media.

The bilateral documents, adopted following negotiations involving extended delegations from both Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, aim to bolster cooperation and collaboration between the two nations. The agreements signed include:

1. Cooperation Program between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2024-2025
2. Agreement on Cooperation between the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Center for Advanced Training and Retraining of Diplomatic Service Workers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan
3. Agreement on Cooperation between the Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan and the Committee on Architecture and Construction under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
4. Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of Seismology and Atmospheric Physics of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan and the Institute of Geology, Seismic Construction, and Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan
5. Agreement between the administration of the city of Arkadag (Turkmenistan) and the Executive Authority of State Power of Khujand (Sughd Region, Republic of Tajikistan) on establishing sister city relations between the cities of Arkadag and Khujand

The comprehensive package of bilateral agreements reflects the commitment of both Turkmenistan and Tajikistan to deepening their partnership across various sectors. These agreements pave the way for enhanced cooperation in areas such as diplomacy, construction, scientific research, and city-to-city relations.

The signing of these documents marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to strengthen the longstanding ties between Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, fostering mutual prosperity and development for the benefit of both nations and their peoples.