President of Uzbekistan Receives Chairman of the Majlisi Milli of Tajikistan’s Parliament

On November 4, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Rustam Emomali, Chairman of the Majlisi Milli of the Parliament of the Republic of Tajikistan, who is on an official visit to Uzbekistan.

At the beginning of the meeting, Rustam Emomali conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The meeting addressed key issues concerning the further deepening of Uzbek-Tajik relations of friendship, good-neighborliness, strategic partnership, and alliance, including through interparliamentary cooperation.

The sides noted with satisfaction the unprecedented pace of cooperation across all areas. Bilateral trade and freight transportation are growing, while joint projects in industry, construction, energy, agriculture, electrical engineering, and other sectors are being successfully implemented. The joint investment company is operating effectively.

The importance of promoting direct contacts between the capitals and regions of the two countries, as well as expanding cultural, humanitarian, educational, and tourism exchanges, was noted.

The sides also emphasized the need to strengthen the role of legislative bodies in promoting high-level agreements and joint initiatives by expanding the work of interparliamentary commissions, friendship groups, and relevant committees.

At the conclusion of the meeting, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev awarded Rustam Emomali the Order of "Fidokorona Xizmatlari Uchun", a high state honor, in recognition of his significant contribution to strengthening strategic partnership and alliance between the two countries and his efforts to expand interparliamentary dialogue.