Tashkent, November 5, 2026, The Europe Today: Chairman of the National Assembly of the Supreme Assembly of Tajikistan and Mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali held a meeting with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev during his official visit to Uzbekistan on November 4, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding strategic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
At the outset of the meeting, Rustam Emomali conveyed the warm greetings of President of Tajikistan and Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon to President Mirziyoyev.
The two sides discussed the current state and future prospects of friendly relations and strategic partnership between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, emphasizing their shared historical, cultural and spiritual ties.
They noted that the comprehensive development of bilateral relations remained a key priority of the foreign policies of both countries and expressed satisfaction with the high level of political, economic, trade, cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
Particular attention was given to expanding interparliamentary relations and strengthening dialogue between the legislative bodies of the two countries. Both sides underscored the importance of further developing the legal framework governing bilateral relations and coordinating parliamentary activities.
In the economic sphere, the discussions focused on increasing bilateral trade turnover, attracting direct investment and expanding cooperation in the fuel and energy sectors.
The two leaders also highlighted the importance of strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties, particularly in education, as an important area for promoting closer relations between the peoples of the two countries.
Furthermore, the meeting addressed cooperation between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan within international and regional organizations, with both sides discussing ways to enhance coordination and mutual engagement on issues of common interest.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of Dushanbe and Tashkent to further strengthening their strategic partnership and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation across various sectors.
