At the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, outlined the key areas of regional cooperation, including the development of trade and economic ties, industrial cooperation, ‘green’ energy and ensuring food security. This was reported by IIC.

The President of the Republic of Tajikistan emphasised the need for a joint response to contemporary challenges and for defining further priorities for cooperation.

Emomali Rahmon paid particular attention to the development of transport and transit capacity. According to him, it is important to improve the routes linking China with the countries of Central Asia, and Azerbaijan with European countries. The President called for the removal of administrative, infrastructural and organisational barriers, as well as for the continued liberalisation of transport.

The Head of the Tajik Republic identified digital transformation and the introduction of cutting-edge technologies as another priority. Emomali Rahmon highlighted the significance of the regional artificial intelligence centre being established in Dushanbe, which is expected to help pool the innovative potential of the region’s countries and expand the application of AI technologies in the economy and the social sphere.