On Thursday October 27, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon will visit the Kazakh capital, Astana, to attend the European Union – Central Asia, Abdufattoh Sharifzoda, a spokesman for Tajik president, told Asia-Plus Wednesday afternoon.
According to him, Presidential Adviser for Foreign Policy Matters Azamsho Sharifi, Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin and some other high-ranking state officials are accompanying Emomali Rahmon on his visit to Astana.
Meanwhile, Kazakh media reports said earlier that President of the European Council Charles Michel will visit Astana on October 26-27 to attend the Central Asian leaders meeting following Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s invitation.
“Pleased about President Tokayev’s invite to visit Astana and attend the Central Asian leaders meeting. Also pleased about visiting Uzbekistan on October 28 and meet with President Mirziyoyev,” Charles Michel tweeted on October 8.
He also noted that the EU is ready to deepen ties with Central Asia and support regional cooperation.
