The President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon today received the US Secretary of State John Kerry.

The questions related to the friendly relations and multilateral cooperation of Tajikistan and the United States were discussed at the meeting.

The Head of State Emomali Rahmon, calling the visit of high-ranking guest "the sign of growing attention of the administration of the United States to develop and strengthen long-term relationships and mutually beneficial relations with the Republic of Tajikistan", said: "Cooperation with the United States is among the most important foreign policy priorities of the Republic of Tajikistan and we will in the future also seek to expand such a constructive and effective cooperation".

John Kerry, in his turn, expressed his satisfaction with the opportunity to meet the President of Tajikistan and in particular, he said: "Mr. President, I thank you for the meeting, a warm and sincere welcome.

Today I am very glad to have met you. I am also satisfied with the fact that today we come to certain conclusions about the results of the meetings in the countries of Central Asia.

It gives me pleasure to be in Tajikistan. I am looking forward to discuss with you the mutually beneficial to both parties topical issues.

The Government of the United States is encouraging that the Republic of Tajikistan is an independent country and is committed to solving its economic problems.

We will further continue cooperation with the Republic of Tajikistan. I think the cooperation with the Republic of Tajikistan is not unreasonable, since Tajikistan for us is very important, than the other Central Asian countries, because it is the closest neighbor of Afghanistan, and there is the problem of combating terrorism, extremism and drug trafficking.

I confirm the readiness of the Government of the United States of America towards the withdrawal of Tajikistan from communication deadlock. "

As it was noted, the United States, while respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Tajikistan is prepared to support its state independence, socio-economic and cultural development.

It was stated that the current relationship of Tajikistan and the United States in the fields of politics, economy and trade, humanitarian sectors - education, culture, wellbeing, security, combating international terrorism, etc. are effectively developing, taking into account the interests of both sides.

It was stressed that Tajikistan and America will try to strengthen and develop cooperation in the Central Asian region.

A constructive discussion was held on the current situation and the future of Afghanistan, as well as on a wide range of regional and global problems.