Today in the afternoon, a telephone conversation took place between the Founder of Peace and National Unity - Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev.

During the conversation, the heads of the two states discussed topical aspects of Tajik-Kazakh and regional cooperation.

Against the background of the deteriorating situation in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the heads of state discussed in detail the current military-political situation in this neighboring country.

The sides expressed concern about the sharp aggravation of the situation in the border provinces of the northern and northeastern provinces of Afghanistan.

In this regard, in order to prevent existing threats to regional security, it was pointed out the importance of further joint steps towards strengthening interaction between the competent authorities and the relevant ministries and departments of the two countries.