Arkadagly Hero Serdar Held a Meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan

On March 27, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, who arrived in our country to participate in the next meeting of the heads of foreign policy agencies of Central Asian states and the European Union. Expressing sincere gratitude to the head of state for the time allocated and the warm reception, the guest conveyed heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the President of Turkmenistan and Hero-Arkadag from President Emomali Rahmon. Taking the opportunity, the head of the foreign policy agency of the friendly country congratulated the head of state on the International Nowruz Day and noted that Tajikistan is interested in expanding its partnership with Turkmenistan, with which it shares a commonality of historical and cultural roots stretching back millennia. Welcoming the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the friendly state to the ancient and hospitable Turkmen land, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov extended reciprocal best wishes to the leader of the fraternal country. Special emphasis was placed on the fact that the outcomes of the current visit of the head of Tajikistan’s foreign policy agency to Turkmenistan and his participation in the 20th ministerial meeting of representatives of the European Union and Central Asian countries, dedicated to preparations for the first "Central Asia–European Union" summit, will contribute to strengthening interstate relations. During the subsequent exchange of views on the current state and prospects of partnership between the two countries, the head of state and Sirojiddin Muhriddin noted with satisfaction that today, the friendly and good-neighborly ties between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan are of a long-term and strategic nature. Currently, our countries cooperate not only in a bilateral format but also within the framework of authoritative regional and international organizations such as the UN, OIC, CIS, SCO, and ECO. At the same time, it was highlighted that a significant factor in the development of this partnership is the trust-based relationship established between the leaders of the two states, as well as the outcomes of high-level meetings and negotiations, which have become regular. Continuing the meeting, the diplomat emphasized the importance of the international legal status of permanent neutrality, the 30th anniversary of which is being celebrated this year. Congratulating President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the third Resolution on Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, the head of the foreign policy agency of the fraternal country confirmed Tajikistan’s readiness, as a co-sponsor of these resolutions, to participate in international events scheduled for this year to mark this significant date, as well as to continue supporting the constructive initiatives of the Turkmen state. One of the topics of discussion was trade and economic relations. In this regard, it was noted that there are significant opportunities, particularly in terms of implementing large-scale projects in the fields of trade, the fuel and energy sector, and the transport and communications sector. Among the equally important areas of interstate interaction, the cultural-humanitarian sphere was highlighted, with a special focus on partnership in education, healthcare, science, and culture. In this context, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that the ceremonial opening of the Makhtumkuli secondary school in the Dusti district of Tajikistan’s Khatlon Province is a symbol of the friendship and brotherhood of our peoples. Alongside this, the significance of President Emomali Rahmon’s visit to Turkmenistan to participate in the International Forum dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Makhtumkuli Fragi’s birth was underscored. At the conclusion of the meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, expressing confidence that interstate cooperation, based on strong bonds of friendship and mutual goodwill, will continue to strengthen dynamically and be enriched with new concrete content, extended wishes of progress and prosperity to the peoples of both countries. Source: State News Agency of Turkmenistan

28.03.2025