BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 27. Tajikistan and
China discussed expanding consular cooperation at an official
meeting in Beijing on October 22, 2026.
According to the Tajik MFA, the discussions took place during a
meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of
Tajikistan Farrukh Homiddin Sharifzoda and Member of the CPC
Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Assistant Minister
of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Zhao
Zhiyuan.
During the meeting, the sides discussed current issues of
bilateral cooperation, including the creation of necessary
conditions for the accommodation and effective functioning of the
diplomatic missions of the two countries in Dushanbe and Beijing,
as well as strengthening their material, technical and
infrastructure base.
In turn, they considered issues related to expanding consular
cooperation, simplifying procedures for mutual travel by citizens,
protecting their rights and interests, exchanging information about
citizens, assisting in resolving issues faced by entrepreneurs, and
creating favorable conditions for travel by students and truck
drivers.
The sides also discussed the development of cooperation in
training highly qualified personnel for the system of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, including
providing opportunities for education, professional development and
studying China’s diplomatic experience.
Following the meeting, they expressed their readiness to
continue constructive dialogue, strengthen practical cooperation
and advance issues of mutual interest.
Tajikistan and China maintain diplomatic relations and engage in
regular dialogue on bilateral cooperation through official
channels. Their foreign ministries address political and diplomatic
matters, while consular contacts focus on issues affecting citizens
of both countries, including travel, the protection of rights and
interests, and assistance with relevant administrative matters.
