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President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon met with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev during a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States. This was reported by the presidential press service.
At the beginning of the meeting, the President of Tajikistan emphasized that regular dialogue provides additional impetus to the development of bilateral cooperation between the countries and facilitates the implementation of joint projects in various fields.
Particular attention was paid to enhancing interparliamentary relations and the activities of friendship groups, which, according to the parties, contributes to strengthening trust and more effective coordination of legislative initiatives.
During the talks, the parties discussed further strengthening cooperation in trade and economic matters, expanding investment ties, and increasing trade turnover. The presidents noted that collaboration between the relevant agencies of both countries is essential for implementing joint activities in free economic zones, as well as for organizing the production of export products, including in the processing of agricultural products.
Another important area of discussion was the development of cooperation in promising industrial sectors, the creation of technology parks, and the implementation of joint economic projects and programs.
The parties discussed transport cooperation, emphasizing the importance of regular air service between the two countries' capitals and the use of transit opportunities for cargo transportation.
In the cultural and humanitarian sphere, the presidents exchanged views on holding cultural days, expanding educational cooperation, and increasing the number of scholarships for Tajik youth studying in Azerbaijan.
Satisfaction with the current level of cooperation within international and regional organizations was also expressed at the meeting, and mutual support for each other's initiatives on the global stage was emphasized.
