Dushanbe, April 1 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, called on Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin on Wednesday, discussing bilateral ties, regional and global matters of common interest.
During his visit to Dushanbe, Sibi George also co-chaired the fifth round of India-Tajikistan Foreign Office Consultations along with Tajikistan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Idibek Kalandar, the MEA stated on Wednesday.
The two sides reviewed bilateral ties covering areas of mutual interest such as trade and economic relations, science and technology, fintech, pharmaceuticals, culture and people to people ties.
“Secretary (West) Sibi George called on Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. Sirojiddin Muhriddin. They reviewed the bilateral ties and exchanged views on regional and global matters of common interest,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X.
“The 5th round of India-Tajikistan Foreign Office Consultations was also held in Dushanbe, co-chaired by Secretary (West) and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Idibek Kalandar. They comprehensively reviewed the current bilateral relations covering areas of mutual interest such as trade and economic relations, science and technology, fintech, pharmaceuticals, culture, people to people relations,” he added.
Last August, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China’s Tianjin.
“Always a pleasure to interact with Mr. Emomali Rahmon, the President of Tajikistan. India’s trade and cultural linkages are increasing and this is a wonderful sign,” PM Modi posted on X after the meeting.
Ties between India and Tajikistan have been traditionally close and cordial. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1992, regular high level visits between the two countries have further cemented the bilateral ties.
Deep rooted historical and cultural linkages have helped expand and widen the relationship to a new level, the MEA states. Cooperation between India and Tajikistan covers all aspects of human endeavour with special focus on military and defence ties.
–IANS
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