DUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Dushanbe on Sunday for an official visit to Tajikistan and to attend the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, at the invitation of Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda.
Upon his arrival, Li said China and Tajikistan are “good neighbors, good friends, and good partners,” highlighting the rapid development of bilateral relations in recent years and the fruitful cooperation across various fields that has delivered tangible benefits to the people of both countries.
Li noted that the two countries’ leaders met in Beijing in May this year and outlined a roadmap for further strengthening China-Tajikistan relations.
China is ready to work with Tajikistan to uphold their traditional friendship, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, jointly advance development and prosperity, and deliver greater benefits to the people of both nations, he said.
Regarding the upcoming SCO meeting, Li said China looks forward to working with all member states to implement the outcomes of the Bishkek summit, ensure the successful convening of the meeting of SCO prime ministers, and advance cooperation across various fields to achieve new progress and bring greater benefits to people throughout the region.
Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda and other senior government officials welcomed Li at Dushanbe International Airport, where a formal welcome ceremony was held in his honour.
Li arrived in Dushanbe after concluding his official visit to Uzbekistan.
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