Chinese Premier says he is ready for high-quality cooperation with Tajikistan under the Belt and Road Initiative

According to Khovar, citing Xinhua, Li Qiang, who is currently on an official visit to Tajikistan, said China is ready to advance high-quality cooperation with Tajikistan under the Belt and Road Initiative.

The two sides plan to strengthen cooperation in trade, clean energy, artificial intelligence and security. China also pledged to import more goods from Tajikistan and support Chinese investment in the country.

The report says coordination will also be strengthened within the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Global South. Tajikistan-China relations, which will mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year, have maintained a high level of development under the strategic leadership of Xi Jinping and Emomali Rahmon.