Addressing a joint meeting of both chambers of parliament, President Emomali Rahmon said yesterday that the aggravation of the international political, geopolitical, and military situation, security threats, financial and economic crises, as well as problems related to climate change, shortages of food and drinking water in the world and the region and their consequences in the development of Tajikistan’s foreign policy forces the country to take the necessary measures.
“Our country will continue to pay special attention to strengthening friendly relations and good-neighborliness with the Central Asian states as a priority of its foreign policy based on mutual respect and trust,” Rahmon said, noting that strengthening and expanding bilateral and multilateral relations with the member nations of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), as well as other traditional partners in Asia, Europe and America, occupies a special place in the foreign policy of Tajikistan.
“Such forward-looking approach is the basis of Tajikistan's “Open Doors” policy,” said the president. “In this vein, we will further strengthen our cooperation with the countries of the Islamic world.”
The president further noted that Tajikistan is very concerned about the current processes in Afghanistan and the Middle East, especially in Palestine.
“We believe that the establishment of an independent State of Palestine based on the resolutions adopted by the United Nations and the 1967 borders is the only possible way to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region,” Rahmon said, noting that Tajikistan calls on the international community to resolve all conflicts only through negotiations and dialogue.
Tajikistan's cooperation with all international and regional organizations, including United Nations, Commonwealth of Independent States, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Economic Cooperation Organization, Collective Security Treaty Organization, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and other institutions, is reportedly aimed at creating conditions and opportunities for strengthening its position in the world arena and its active participation in the global processes and various programs and contexts.
According to him, Tajikistan emphasizes the importance of strengthening the coordinating and unifying role of the United Nations to ensure the sustainability of the international system and stability.
Rahmon also noted that Tajikistan is satisfied with its cooperation with all international financial institutions and other development partners and will continue to expand its cooperation with them to ensure the Sustainable Development Goals.
