Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon met with HH the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Doha on the sidelines of an extraordinary meeting of heads of Arab countries and members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

The Tajik president’s official website says Emomali Rahmon expressed with satisfaction that relations between Tajikistan and Qatar are constantly developing, taking into account common interests and based on the principles of friendship and brotherhood.

The successful results of the official and working visits of the highest level between Tajikistan and Qatar last year and the meetings and agreements reached were emphasized.

In the international arena, further strengthening of political ties between the countries was considered necessary.

The expansion of trade, economic and investment ties, further development of cooperation in the fields of energy, transport and communications, industry, mining and processing of minerals, and agriculture were considered beneficial for both sides.

Great attention was also paid to the continuous enhancement of cooperation in the areas of culture, science, education, and tourism.

The parties also exchanged views on bilateral relations within the framework of international and regional organizations, including the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and other multilateral structures.

A frank and comprehensive exchange reportedly also took place on the development of the situation in the region in the wake of the military strikes on friendly Qatar.

Qatar News Agency (QNA) reports that the meeting discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and develop them, as well as regional and international issues of common concern, particularly the treacherous Israeli aggression, in addition to a number of topics on the summit's agenda.

The meeting was reportedly attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, and Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi.  From the Tajik side, the official delegation accompanying the President also attended.