Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Mikhail Mishustin held talks with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda. The heads of government discussed current issues of Russian-Tajik trade, economic, investment and cultural-humanitarian cooperation.
From the transcript:
M. Mishustin: Good afternoon, dear Mr. Rasulzoda! I am glad to meet you again. Welcome to the Government House of the Russian Federation.
I ask you first of all to convey the kindest words of greetings to the President of Tajikistan, the respected Emomali Sharipovich Rahmon, from the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. I spoke with him on the phone just a few minutes ago, and he expressed the kindest wishes to Tajikistan.
Tajikistan is Russia’s most important ally and strategic partner in Central Asia. Our relations are built on historical friendship and mutual respect between our fraternal peoples.
During the visit of the President of Tajikistan Emomali Sharipovich Rahmon to Russia in March, important agreements were reached on the further development of Russian-Tajik cooperation.
The task of our governments is to strictly implement the agreements and decisions made at the highest level.
Russia ranks first among Tajikistan’s foreign trade partners. In January-February of this year, mutual trade turnover increased by 9% and amounted to 23 billion rubles.
The intergovernmental commission is actively working. On the part of Tajikistan, dear Mr. Rasulzoda, you head it. On our part – Marat Shakirzyanovich Khusnullin. Naturally, we are also in constant contact with you.
We pay priority attention to strengthening interregional cooperation. More than 80 subjects of the Russian Federation are developing direct business ties with Tajikistan. There are many promising joint projects in mechanical engineering, energy, and mining.
We consider it very important to strengthen cooperation in the field of environmental protection. We support Tajikistan’s initiative to preserve high-mountain glaciers in Eurasia.
To be continued…
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