Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the Declaration on Allied Interaction between the two countries in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, on May 4, according to Kazinform. 

Tokayev reportedly said that the document fully meets the interests of the two nations and reflects mutual aspiration to further rapprochement.

“The Declaration includes certain measures aimed at boosting the political, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian contacts.  In this regard, I would like to express my gratitude to the Leader of the fraternal Tajikistan, Mr. Emomali Rahmon, for his enormous work and contribution to the deepening and all-round development of the Kazakh-Tajik relations,” Kazakh president was cited as saying while making a joint statement for mass media in the Akorda Palace.

“I highly appreciate the results of the talks held in a trustful and friendly atmosphere and which indeed became a milestone in the two countries’ cooperation,” Tokayev added.

According to the Tajik president’s official website, Emomali Rahmon expressed gratitude to Tokayev for invitation to visit Kazakhstan and hospitality.

“Tajikistan and Kazakhstan are strategic partners.  Our relations have a stable dynamics of development and we attach significant importance to further development of them…  I value our friendly relations,” the Tajik leader was cited as saying.  

He further noted that the Declaration of Allied Interaction will further strengthen the foundation of bilateral relations between Tajikistan and Kazakhstan.