Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met on 4 November with Rustam Emomali, Chairman of the Majlisi Milli of the Majlisi Oli of Tajikistan, who arrived in Uzbekistan on an official visit. The presidential press service reported this.
At the beginning of the meeting, Rustam Emomali conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to Mirziyoyev from Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon.
The two sides discussed current issues related to further strengthening friendship, good-neighbourly relations, strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Particular attention was given to expanding cooperation between the parliaments of the two countries.
The parties noted with satisfaction the momentum of bilateral cooperation across various sectors. Mutual trade and freight transportation continue to grow, while joint projects are being implemented in industry, construction, energy, agriculture, electrical engineering and other sectors. The effective work of the joint Investment Company was also highlighted.
The participants emphasised the need to expand direct contacts between the capitals and regions of the two countries, as well as to intensify cultural, humanitarian, educational and tourism exchanges.
A separate focus of the talks was on strengthening the role of legislative bodies in implementing agreements reached at the highest level and advancing joint initiatives.
In this regard, the sides highlighted the importance of intensifying the work of interparliamentary commissions, friendship groups and relevant committees to promote bilateral dialogue and strengthen the legal framework for cooperation.
Following the meeting, Mirziyoyev awarded Rustam Emomali the Fidokorona xizmatlari uchun order.
The state award was presented in recognition of his significant contribution to strengthening strategic partnership and alliance between the two countries, as well as his efforts to expand interparliamentary dialogue.
The meeting reaffirmed Tashkent and Dushanbe’s interest in further developing multifaceted cooperation, including through stronger parliamentary ties and expanded practical engagement between their regions.
