DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, January 29. Tajikistan
and Egypt discussed a range of issues related to consular relations
and bilateral ties, Trend reports via the press service of the Tajik
MFA.
These issues were addressed during the first consular
consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan
and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt,
held on January 28, 2026, in Cairo.
The Tajik delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Farrukh
Sharifzoda, while the Egyptian delegation was headed by Deputy
Foreign Minister Haddad Al-Jawhari.
As part of the consultations, a memorandum on the mutual
simplification of the visa regime for holders of diplomatic,
official, and special passports was signed between the Government
of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Government of the Arab
Republic of Egypt.
Tajikistan and Egypt have been fostering friendly relations
since 1993, with a focus on economic cooperation, security, and
cultural exchange. Following President Rahmon's visit to Cairo in
2022, bilateral ties have expanded into trade, tourism,
agriculture, and industry, supported by the Egyptian-Tajik Joint
Committee for Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation.
Key areas of cooperation include trade in various sectors,
established diplomatic relations as of April 1, 1993, collaborative
efforts in security to combat crime and terrorism, and educational
agreements to enhance cultural and technical training.
Additionally, both nations advocate for climate action aimed at
assisting developing countries and lowering emissions.
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