Today, a delegation from the Parliament of the Russian Federation, led by Yuri Shvitkin, Deputy Chairman of the Defense Committee of the State Duma, visited the new building of the Parliament of Tajikistan.
During the visit, the Russian parliamentary delegation held meetings with the following Tajik officials: Gulzoda Mahmadshoh, Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs, Public Associations, and Information; Mahmudzoda Nasrullo, Chairman of the Committee on Law and Order, Defense, and Security; Shohmurod Rustam, Chairman of the Committee on Legislation and Human Rights; and Saidvalizoda Barno, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Law and Order, Defense, and Security.
Gulzoda Mahmadshoh noted that the strong ties between the two countries are rooted in their historical coexistence, shared heritage, and the friendly, brotherly relations between the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, esteemed Emomali Rahmon, and the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin.
Inter-parliamentary relations between the two countries are steadily expanding, creating a solid foundation for the development and strengthening of cooperation across all sectors, including education, science, culture, spirituality, social affairs, tourism, and sports. Currently, more than 80 cities and regions of the Russian Federation maintain direct trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian ties with Tajikistan.
Tajikistan consistently supports the constructive initiatives of the Russian Federation on the international stage.
It was noted that the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 is a shared and remarkable achievement of all the peoples of the former Soviet Union, including Tajikistan and the Russian Federation.
It was emphasized that today’s meeting will contribute to further strengthening of effective cooperation between the two countries, reinforcing friendship, and expanding relations in all areas.
