BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, February 13. President of
Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received Prime Minister of Tajikistan
Kokhir Rasulzoda during his working visit to the country on
February 13, where they discussed issues related to the
comprehensive development of bilateral relations, Trend reports via the press
service of the president of Kyrgyzstan.
The head of state noted that Kyrgyzstan gives priority to
further expanding Kyrgyz-Tajik cooperation based on mutual respect
and consideration of each other’s interests.
"Thanks to our aligned views, the president of Tajikistan and I
have reached mutual understanding on key areas of cooperation and
outlined the directions for future engagement," said Japarov.
He emphasized that, in support of these agreements, the first
session of the Kyrgyz-Tajik Intergovernmental Council was
successfully held today, which is expected to serve as an important
institution for the timely and effective implementation of the
agreed tasks.
Furthermore, the president highlighted the need to join efforts
to counter transnational threats such as terrorism, religious
extremism, illicit drug trafficking, and organized crime.
In this context, he underlined mutual support within the SCO
framework for the creation of an anti-drug center in Dushanbe and
an SCO organization for combating organized 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 positive developments in bilateral relations, and
would continue to enrich them with new qualitative content.
In turn, Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kokhir
Rasulzoda expressed sincere gratitude for the warm reception and
traditional hospitality extended to their delegation.
He conveyed to the president of Kyrgyzstan the cordial greetings
and best wishes of the president of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon.
The Prime Minister noted that their leader consistently
emphasizes that strengthening good-neighborly relations with
Kyrgyzstan is a priority of Tajikistan’s foreign policy.
"We follow with genuine enthusiasm the large-scale and positive
transformations taking place in your country. These achievements
command sincere respect and reflect the constructive energy of the
Kyrgyz people under your leadership," Rasulzoda said.
He also highlighted that Kyrgyzstan’s economic indicators are
among the highest in the region.
"Thanks to your trustful dialogue with the president of
Tajikistan and demonstrated political will, our relations have
reached a qualitatively new level. A historic achievement was the
signing and entry into force of the State Border Agreement, which
laid a solid foundation for lasting friendship, mutual respect, and
trust," the prime minister emphasized.
President Japarov noted that he shares these assessments and
supports the course for further strengthening Kyrgyz-Tajik
relations.
In conclusion, the president expressed confidence that the
outcomes 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 both
states and their peoples.
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