Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 16th: President Xi Jinping held a phone conversation with Tajikistan President Rahmon on the evening of June 16.
Xi Jinping emphasized that hardships see the true feelings. At the difficult time of China's epidemic prevention and control, the Tajikistan government and all sectors of society supported China's anti-epidemic struggle in different forms. After the outbreak in Tajikistan, China provided assistance to Tajikistan within its capacity. The medical experts of the two countries exchanged anti-epidemic experience through video connection. The joint working group of Chinese medical experts went to Taduo to actively work, demonstrating that the China-Tatar Development Community and The meaning of the security community. China is willing to continue to provide support and assistance to brotherly Tajikistan. I believe that under your leadership, Tajikistan will be able to overcome the epidemic as soon as possible. China is willing to work with the international community, including Tajikistan, to actively carry out international anti-epidemic cooperation and jointly win this global public health defense battle.
Xi Jinping emphasized that China-Tajikistan relations have stood at a new historical starting point. The two sides should coordinate the prevention and control of the epidemic situation and trade exchanges, develop ideas, and ensure that the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" key projects is implemented. Focusing on the post-epidemic era, we should plan cooperation in key areas such as economy, trade, investment, energy, interconnection, and agriculture as soon as possible to promote the new development of bilateral relations.
Rahmon said that under your strong leadership, China has achieved remarkable results in its fight against the New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic, and its economic and social development has continued to achieve success, reflecting the Chinese government’s outstanding governance capabilities. The Tajik side thanks China for its strong support to fight against the epidemic and restore the economy, and is willing to deepen friendship and mutual trust with China, strengthen the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and Tajikistan's "National Development Strategy before 2030", and expand economic and trade, medical, scientific and technological Cooperation in other fields, close cooperation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, AsiaInfo and other regional organizations to promote the further development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Tajikistan firmly abides by the one-China principle and firmly supports China’s legitimate measures to safeguard its sovereignty and security. Tajikistan is willing to work with China to promote the building of a community of shared future for mankind.