At the invitation of the Tajik side, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu paid a working visit to Dushanbe on August 28.
As part of the visit, Minister Nurtleu was received by the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon.
During the meeting, the President of Tajikistan noted with satisfaction the progressive development of Kazakh-Tajik relations and underscored the importance of further expanding multifaceted cooperation in the spirit of strategic partnership and alliance. President Rahmon expressed his high appreciation for the constructive initiatives of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev aimed at deepening regional cooperation.
The sides noted that both countries consistently advocate for the consolidation and unity of the Central Asian region, building balanced and predictable relations with neighboring states. It was emphasized that Kazakhstan and Tajikistan invariably prioritize common regional interests in their foreign policy agendas.
A key outcome of the meeting was the signing by President Rahmon of the Treaty on Friendship, Good-Neighborliness and Cooperation for the Development of Central Asia in the 21st Century. This landmark event marked a new stage in regional cooperation and sustainable development.
The implementation of the Treaty’s provisions is expected to provide a powerful impetus for strengthening mutually beneficial and comprehensive regional partnership.
