Tajikistan's President calls for stronger regional cooperation and security measures in Central Asia

Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon expressed satisfaction with the development of cooperation in the region over the past six years during a consultative meeting of the Central Asian heads of state. He attributed this progress to the strong political will of the region's leaders, according to a report from the press service of the President of Tajikistan.

In his speech, the Tajik leader directed his colleagues' attention to expanding trade and economic ties, developing programs in agriculture and industry, implementing large-scale transport, infrastructure, and logistics projects, effectively utilizing hydropower resources, and fostering mutual cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian fields.

Additionally, the head of state outlined key factors for the development of a "green" economy in the region, highlighting the strengthening of cooperation in electronic commerce, digital technologies, and energy, particularly in the field of "green" energy.

President Emomali Rahmon emphasized that "in the current rapidly changing global environment, there is a need to form a unified position for the future of Central Asia."

Rahmon noted that in the last five years, trade turnover in the region has increased by more than 80% (exceeding $10 billion). According to the Tajik leader, this figure could reach $20 billion in the near future if the available potential is fully utilized.

The President of Tajikistan proposed holding the first meeting of Central Asian Ministers of Industry in Dushanbe in 2025. He also suggested that holding an annual "Expo — Central Asia" exhibition within the framework of the consultative meetings would be beneficial.

Amid growing global challenges and threats, President Emomali Rahmon proposed developing new, effective forms of cooperation in the field of security. He also put forward the idea of creating mechanisms for close cooperation between law enforcement agencies.