In April 2025, in Samarkand, within the framework of the "Central Asia – European Union" summit, a meeting took place between the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, and the President of the European Union Council, António Costa.
During the meeting, issues related to Tajikistan's cooperation with the European Union were discussed.
President Emomali Rahmon emphasized, "The European Union is one of the most important partners for us on the international stage."
António Costa, acknowledging the importance of resolving border issues between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, congratulated the President of the country and the people of Tajikistan on this historic event.
Furthermore, the parties exchanged views on the significance of the agreement on enhanced cooperation, as well as the cooperation between Tajikistan and the European Union, which has reached the final stage of completion.
The use of Tajikistan's vast natural and hydroelectric resources, raw materials, important sources, as well as agricultural, industrial, and transit potential for the development of trade with the European Union, was discussed.
Bilateral cooperation in the process of reforms and energy sector development, as well as in the construction and repair of hydroelectric facilities, was called an example of sustainable partnership.
It was also emphasized that Tajikistan is interested in attracting European investments and technologies for the implementation of projects in the energy sector, including the construction of the Rogun HPP and the repair of the Nurek HPP.
Additionally, it was noted that Tajikistan agrees with the European Union's approaches in implementing "green" economic policies. In this context, Tajikistan's green economic development strategy and issues related to the production and export of green energy were discussed.
The meeting also focused on the exchange of views on the development and expansion of cooperation in areas such as healthcare, social protection, education, increasing grant programs, and further support for vocational education.
Moreover, the necessity of continuing cooperation between Tajikistan and the European Union within the frameworks of the BOMCA and CADAP programs was emphasized.
During the meeting, a productive conversation also took place regarding the increasing destructive environmental catastrophes and the consequences of climate change worldwide, as well as the implementation of global initiatives by Tajikistan to address these issues.
