This is reported by TASS with reference to the press service of the leader of Tajikistan.
As indicated in the press service, the presidents paid special attention to the development of the situation in Afghanistan and the situation on the Tajik-Afghan border.
“In this context, Emomali Rahmon and Vladimir Putin discussed issues of expanding cooperation in the field of security, including through military and military-technical cooperation, as well as in the field of defense construction, especially in terms of modernizing the Armed Forces of Tajikistan and strengthening the protection of the Tajik-Afghan border ", the message says.
The interlocutors exchanged views on other topical issues on the international and regional agenda.
Earlier, Rahmon called Russia an important strategic partner of the country.