DUSHANBE, October 9, 2009, Asia-Plus /Avaz Yuldoshev/ -- Preparation of a state visit of President Emomali Rahmon to the Russian Federation is under way and it will take place in accordance with the schedule, presidential press secretary Abdufattoh Sharifzoda said in an interview with Asia-Plus, commenting on reports by some media about alleged postponement of Rahmon’s visit to Russia.

According to him, Tajik and Russian experts are currently working on preparation of documents that are expected to be signed during the visit that will be held this month.