Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated on Monday Beijing's readiness to deepen partnership with Tajikistan in developing sectors such as the digital economy and artificial intelligence.
These statements were made during Li Qiang's meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe, as part of the Chinese leader's official visit to the Central Asian country.
Li emphasized that China highly values the deep friendship with Tajikistan and will always view relations between the two countries from a long-term and strategic perspective.
He noted China's readiness to strengthen political mutual trust with Tajikistan, provide solid support for each other's key interests, continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of interaction, and continue working together towards modernization.
Furthermore, Li Qiang announced China's desire to increase bilateral trade with Tajikistan and enhance cooperation in infrastructure, green minerals, connectivity, and other areas to jointly create new engines of economic growth.
The Premier also called for deeper interaction in law enforcement and security, stating that both sides should strengthen intelligence sharing and data exchange to jointly combat the three forces of terrorism, separatism, and extremism, thereby ensuring lasting peace and stability in the region.
During the talks, Li Qiang expressed hope that the Tajik side would continue to take decisive measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and enterprises in Tajikistan.
The Chinese Premier's visit to Central Asia is linked to participation in the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of State (Prime Ministers) of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
In discussions with the President of Tajikistan, he also stated China's full support for the successful holding of the SCO meeting and its readiness to work with all participants to promote higher quality development of the organization.
China also expressed its willingness to strengthen communication and coordination with Tajikistan within the United Nations, the China-Central Asia mechanism, and other multilateral structures, actively implement the four global initiatives, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind.