On November 4, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Rustami Emomali, Chairman of the National Assembly (Majlisi Milli) of the Supreme Assembly (Majlisi Oli) of the Republic of Tajikistan, who arrived in the country on an official visit, the press service of the head of our state reports.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Chairman of the National Assembly conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, to the Head of State of Uzbekistan.
The parties discussed current issues regarding the further deepening of Uzbek-Tajik relations—characterized by friendship, good-neighborliness, strategic partnership, and an alliance—including cooperation between the parliaments of the two nations.
The unprecedented momentum of cooperation across all sectors was noted with satisfaction. The volumes of mutual trade and freight transport are on the rise. Joint projects in industry, construction, energy, agriculture, electrical engineering, and other fields are being successfully implemented. The joint investment company is also operating effectively.
The importance of fostering direct contacts between capitals and regions, as well as expanding cultural, humanitarian, educational, and tourism exchanges, was emphasized.
Special attention was paid to enhancing the role of legislative bodies in advancing high-level agreements and joint initiatives by intensifying the work of inter-parliamentary commissions, friendship groups, and relevant committees.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the leader of Uzbekistan presented Rustami Emomali with a high state award—the “Fidokorona xizmatlari uchun” (For Selfless Service) Order—in recognition of his significant contributions to strengthening the strategic partnership and alliance between the two countries, as well as his fruitful efforts in expanding inter-parliamentary dialogue.