Published on: 2026-10-01
Source: Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Chairman of the Government of Russia Marat Khusnullin paid a working visit to the Republic of Tajikistan. A meeting was held in Dushanbe with the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. In addition, Marat Khusnullin, together with the Prime Minister of the republic Kokhir Rasulzoda, conducted a plenary session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Russia and Tajikistan.
“Russia and Tajikistan are strategic partners and allies. Thanks to the constant attention and support of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and the President of Tajikistan Emomali Sharipovich Rahmon, Russian-Tajik cooperation is steadily developing and taking on new meaning. Today, our relations cover practically all key areas: trade and investment, industry, energy, transport, education, culture, digitization. In particular, we note the growth of trade between our countries. Turnover in the first half of 2026 increased by a quarter and reached 75 billion rubles. We are actively working on increasing mutual supplies of agricultural products with the involvement of the largest Russian traders and retailers. The volume of cargo transportation this year increased by 12.6%. I thank the Tajik colleagues for the constructive dialogue. I am confident that joint work at all levels will become a worthy continuation of the good relations between Russia and Tajikistan,” said Marat Khusnullin.
The Deputy Prime Minister added that Russia and Tajikistan have almost completely switched to mutual settlements in national currencies: by the end of the first half of 2026, their share in foreign trade contracts for goods amounted to 98.9%. Exports increased by 26.5%, imports by 3.8%.
Interregional cooperation is actively developing. There are 12 agreements in effect between the regions of Russia and Tajikistan.
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan, co-chairman of the intergovernmental commission Kohir Rasulzoda, in turn, noted the positive dynamics of interaction.
“For the Republic of Tajikistan, the strategic partnership with the Russian Federation remains an unwavering key priority. Our cooperation is based on an impressive legal framework and successfully develops thanks to the political will and constant attention of the leaders of our states. We see our main task within the commission’s work as the precise implementation of all long-term plans. Russia confidently maintains the status of Tajikistan’s leading economic partner. Russia accounts for more than 22% of the total foreign trade turnover of our country. Moreover, the energy sector is a strategic foundation of bilateral relations. Our common goal is to establish a sustainable cooperation model. We have mutual trust and a common strategic interest. I am confident that all the decisions made will lay a reliable foundation for new joint projects and give impetus to the development of Tajik-Russian relations,” emphasized Kohir Rasulzoda.
Following the meeting, the parties signed the minutes of the session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Russia and Tajikistan.
During a working trip, Marat Khusnullin visited the National Theatre of Tajikistan in Dushanbe, which opened in August 2026. The theatre has become one of the largest and most significant cultural facilities in the country. The main hall of the theatre accommodates 2,500 spectators, while two other halls are designed for 1,115 and 1,000 seats respectively.
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