President Sadyr Zhaparov received Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov received Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda today, 13 February, as part of his working visit to the country.

Issues of comprehensive development of bilateral relations were discussed.

Welcoming the distinguished guest, the head of state noted that Kyrgyzstan attaches priority importance to the further expansion of Kyrgyz-Tajik cooperation on the basis of mutual respect and consideration of each other's interests.

‘Thanks to our identical views, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and I have reached mutual understanding on key areas of cooperation and outlined guidelines for future interaction,’ said Sadyr Zhaparov.

He noted that, in furtherance of the agreements, the first meeting of the Kyrgyz-Tajik Intergovernmental Council was successfully held today, which should serve as an important institution for the timely and effective implementation of the tasks set.

In addition, the President noted the need to join forces to counter transnational threats such as terrorism, religious extremism, drug trafficking and organised crime.

In this context, he emphasised mutual support within the SCO for the creation of an Anti-Drug Centre in Dushanbe and a SCO Centre for Combating International Organised Crime in Bishkek.

The Head of State expressed confidence that the Prime Minister of Tajikistan had thoroughly discussed all areas of cooperation with the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, consolidated the positive developments in our relations and filled them with new qualitative content.

In turn, Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda expressed sincere gratitude for the warm welcome and traditional hospitality shown to their delegation.

He conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to the President of Kyrgyzstan on behalf of the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

The Prime Minister noted that their leader consistently emphasises that strengthening good-neighbourly relations with Kyrgyzstan is a priority of Tajikistan's foreign policy.

‘We are sincerely encouraged by the large-scale and positive changes taking place in your country. These achievements command sincere respect and testify to the creative energy of the Kyrgyz people under your leadership,’ said Kokhir Rasulzoda.

He also noted that Kyrgyzstan's economic indicators are among the highest in the region.

"Thanks to your trusting dialogue with the President of Tajikistan and the political will you have shown, our relations have reached a qualitatively new level of interaction. The signing and entry into force of the State Border Treaty was a historic achievement, laying a solid foundation for eternal friendship, mutual respect and trust," the Prime Minister emphasised.

President Sadyr Zhaparov noted that he shares these assessments and supports the course towards further strengthening Kyrgyz-Tajik relations.

In conclusion, the President expressed his conviction that the results of the Prime Minister's visit and the joint activities of the governments will contribute to the further steady and fruitful development of bilateral cooperation for the prosperity of our states and peoples.