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On February 13, President Sadyr Japarov received Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit. During the meeting, the parties discussed the comprehensive development of bilateral relations, 24.kg reported .
Welcoming the distinguished guest, the President of Kyrgyzstan noted that the republic prioritizes the further expansion of Kyrgyz-Tajik cooperation based on mutual respect and consideration of each other's interests.
"Thanks to our shared views, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and I have reached a mutual understanding on key areas of cooperation and outlined guidelines for future collaboration," said Sadyr Japarov.
He emphasized the successful completion of the first meeting of the Kyrgyz-Tajik Intergovernmental Council, which should become an important institution for the timely and effective implementation of the tasks set.
In addition, the President of Kyrgyzstan noted the need to unite efforts to counter transnational threats such as terrorism, religious extremism, drug trafficking, and organized crime.
In this context, he emphasized mutual support within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for the establishment of the Anti-Drug Center in Dushanbe and the SCO Center for Combating Transnational Organized Crime in Bishkek.
The President of Kyrgyzstan expressed confidence that the Prime Minister of Tajikistan thoroughly discussed all areas of cooperation with the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, consolidated the positive changes in relations, and will infuse them with new qualitative content.
In turn, Kokhir Rasulzoda expressed sincere gratitude for the warm welcome and traditional hospitality extended to the 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 the President of Tajikistan consistently emphasizes that strengthening good-neighborly relations with Kyrgyzstan is a priority of the republic's foreign policy.
"We are truly inspired by the large-scale and positive transformations taking place in your country. These achievements command our 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 demonstrated, 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 emphasized.
Sadyr Japarov noted that he shares the assessments expressed and supports the course towards further strengthening Kyrgyz-Tajik relations.
In conclusion, the President of Kyrgyzstan expressed confidence that the results of the Prime Minister's visit and the joint efforts of the governments will contribute to the further progressive and fruitful development of bilateral cooperation for the benefit of the prosperity of states and peoples.
