On September 5, the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon received the vice-chairman of China’s Central Military Council (CMC), Colonel-General Xu Qiliang.

During the meeting the two sides discussed the current state and future prospects of Tajikistan-China cooperation.

"Strengthening and expanding relations in military-technical sphere between Tajikistan and China is one of the important areas of cooperation",- said the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

The two sides expressed satisfaction that Tajikistan-China relations have acquired a strategic character, and expressed hope that with joint efforts it will develop steadily.

The meeting discussed issues related to expansion of military and technical cooperation between Tajikistan and China, implementation of the reached agreements, as well as the role of the countries in providing regional security and addressing modern challenges and threats such as terrorism, extremism and drug trafficking and other organized transnational crimes.

During the sincere meeting, which took place in an atmosphere of friendship and mutual understanding, other important issues being of mutual interest were discussed.