In the afternoon of Dushanbe, the prime ministers of China and Tajikistan sat face-to-face and had frank exchanges on deepening all-round cooperation. Next year, the two countries will celebrate the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations, and a meeting will write a new footnote to bilateral relations.

On the afternoon of October 18, 2026, the Premier of the State Council held talks with the Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Rasulzova, in Dushanbe. Li Qiang said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China Tajikistan relations have maintained a high level of development, and next year will usher in the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. China is willing to deepen strategic mutual trust with Tajikistan, promote high-quality joint construction of the the Belt and Road, and deepen cooperation in trade and investment, green minerals, connectivity, clean energy, artificial intelligence and other fields. Rasulzoda stated that the relationship between Tajikistan and China is at its best level in history, and is willing to deepen practical cooperation in economic, trade, investment, agriculture, transportation and logistics, and expand into new areas of green economy and digital economy. After the talks, both sides witnessed the signing of multiple documents in areas such as infrastructure construction, education, anti-corruption, and standardization cooperation. In the afternoon of that day, Li Qiang laid a wreath at the Tajikistan National Reconciliation and Revitalization Monument, and Wu Zhenglong participated in the aforementioned event.Editor/Min Jing