Dear Mr. Wang Yi,
Dear media representatives,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to my Chinese colleague Mr. Wang Yi for a meaningful, constructive and fruitful conversation that took place today in the traditional atmosphere of friendship and complete mutual understanding.
I would like to remind you that at the invitation of the Tajik side, Member of the State Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Mr. Wang Yi, is making an official visit to the Republic of Tajikistan.
Within the framework of the program of this visit, the head of the PRC Foreign Ministry will be received tonight by the Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, respected Emomali Rahmon.
Regular Tajik-Chinese dialogue at the highest and high levels is an important element of our bilateral relations, which allows us to substantively discuss not only topical issues and prospects of our comprehensive strategic partnership, but also thoroughly exchange views on regional and international issues.
Thanks to the wisdom and foresight of our leaders, Tajik-Chinese bilateral relations are at a very high level.
Dear media representatives,
Relations between Tajikistan and China are progressively developing, the comprehensive strategic partnership of the two countries is constantly strengthening, high-level contacts are intensifying, strong political mutual trust is maintained, our countries closely interact within the framework of international and regional organizations.
We are in favor of further strengthening mutual contacts at the highest and high levels, as well as strengthening inter-parliamentary ties, inter-agency exchanges and consultations.
During our constructive and substantive conversation, we examined the main issues of the state and prospects of Tajik-Chinese cooperation, confirmed the similarity or similarity of positions on the absolute majority of key issues on the bilateral and international agendas.
Dear participants of the press conference,
Undoubtedly, at our meeting we could not but discuss the main global problem of today - the pandemic of the new coronavirus infection. Taking this opportunity, I would like to thank the Chinese side for providing Tajikistan with a batch of Chinese-made vaccines free of charge.
Taking into account the great experience and knowledge accumulated by China in the field of combating the new coronavirus infection, we intend to further develop cooperation between Dushanbe and Beijing in this area.
Economic interaction is the basic area of our partnership. Therefore, during our talks, special attention was paid to issues of a trade and economic nature and investment cooperation.
Tajikistan supports the strategic initiative of China "Belt and Road" and pins great hopes on fruitful mutually beneficial cooperation within the framework of this large-scale project.
China's investment in Tajikistan is constantly increasing, especially in areas such as mining, energy, transport and agriculture.
We focused on establishing joint ventures in the manufacturing, including light, food and mining industries, as well as in the field of transport.
We also discussed ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian sphere, including through science and education, culture and tourism. Ties in these areas are important for the further rapprochement of our peoples, strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between them.
In the field of security, issues of interaction in the fight against terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking and transnational organized crime were discussed.
Dear media representatives,
We had a thorough exchange of views on topical issues of a regional and international nature.
The recent events in Afghanistan, in particular in the northern provinces of this country bordering on Tajikistan, the intensification of the activities of terrorist and extremist groups cause us special concern.
We are well aware of the key role of Afghanistan in ensuring the security of the entire Central Asian region and support constructive initiatives of the world community to ensure peace and stability in this country. In this regard, we spoke for further joint efforts to help restore peace and stability in Afghanistan by political and diplomatic methods.
Tajikistan welcomes dialogue platforms aimed at establishing peace and stability in Afghanistan. In this context, it is worth noting the contribution of the IX Ministerial Conference "Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process", held in Dushanbe on March 30, 2021.
At the last meeting of the foreign ministers of the countries of Central Asia and China, which took place on May 11-12 this year in Xi'an, while discussing topical issues of regional security, the sides focused on the problems of Afghanistan.
Tomorrow, Dushanbe will host the first meeting of the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group at the level of foreign ministers. We hope this meeting will be fruitful.
Tajikistan and China actively interact at the sites of the UN, SCO and other international and regional organizations. We are ready to further strengthen cooperation between Tajikistan and China in the international arena.
Tajikistan, as the chairmanship of the SCO, is making every effort to adequately fulfill the mission entrusted to it and at the proper level to hold all the events of the period of its chairmanship, first of all, the next meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of its formation.
Tajikistan is actively carrying out preparatory work for the upcoming anniversary SCO Summit, which will be held in Dushanbe on September 16-17, 2021. We are taking all the necessary preventive measures to ensure the health safety of the summit participants, taking into account the epidemiological situation in the country and the region.
In conclusion, I would like to wish my distinguished colleague, State Councilor, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Mr. Wang Yi, success in his work and a good stay in our country.
Thank you for attention.
Source: Ministry of foreign affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan