Tajik President: agreements with Georgia lay foundation for strategic cooperation

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on Friday said that the outcomes of his meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze would strengthen bilateral relations and lay the groundwork for deeper strategic cooperation between the two countries.

During a joint briefing following high-level talks, Rahmon highlighted the positive trajectory of relations between Tajikistan and Georgia.

“It is in the interest of both countries to continue the positive experience of cooperation on international platforms, such as the United Nations and its specialised agencies”, he said.

The President noted that the meeting focused on key global and regional issues, including climate change, water resource management, and security challenges, as well as ways to enhance collaboration on the international stage.

“We emphasised the importance of joining efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change on the environment. In the security sector, we discussed issues related to addressing existing threats”, he said.

He further underlined that the negotiations were conducted in a constructive and mutually respectful atmosphere, reflecting the positive development of bilateral relations across multiple sectors.

“In conclusion, I would like to underline that the agreements reached during today's meetings will undoubtedly provide a strong basis for the further development of relations between our countries. Tajikistan highly values the results of these negotiations, which were conducted in a constructive atmosphere and in a spirit of mutual understanding. Relations between our two countries are welcome and developing across all areas”, the President stressed.

Rahmon concluded that the agreements reached during the visit would serve as a foundation for further strategic development of relations between the two countries.

“I am confident that the steps taken today will indeed create the foundation for the further strategic development of relations between our two countries”, Rahmon concluded.