India and Tajikistan: A Growing Strategic Partnership
The bilateral relations between India and Tajikistan have been growing consistently, with cooperation spanning areas such as investment and trade, human development, security, and advanced technology.Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon called India an «important partner» and expressed optimism about the future of multifaceted bilateral relations.[1]
The interactions and exchange of ideas between the officials of both countries have seen a sharp increase in recent years, demonstrated by active embassy relations and frequent bilateral visits. When India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, visited Tajikistan in 2021, the discussions went beyond the protocol and standard topicsof a routine diplomatic event, touching upon humanitarian issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the situation in Afghanistan.[2]
Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister SirojiddinMuhriddin said both countries were strengthening cooperation in sectors related to trade, investment, healthcare, education, culture and industry, as well as in the modern areas of digitalisation, information technology, and artificial intelligence. He also stressed the need to build transport corridors, including the Chabahar port and the North-South corridor, even as he sought to establish joint logistics centres and simplify transit procedures.[3]
Both countries have signed agreements for cooperation in different areas of mutual interest. Tajikistan has gained significantly from its multi-sectoral cooperation with India. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allowed exchange of technical knowledge, equipment transfer in energy development and disaster management, and offered access to satellite imagery, disaster monitoring, and scientific collaboration in space technology.
The cooperation has been extended to education, capacity building, skilling and human resources development. During outbreak of Covid-19, India delivered 698,500 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Tajikistan on 30.11.2021. Tajikistan considers India to be a ‘partner in development’ and seeks Indian support and aid in its developmental activities. In the cultural spheres, India and Tajikistan have developed vibrant relations,» said Dr RashminiKoparkar, a researcher at New Delhi-based Vivekanand International Foundation
The interactions and exchange of ideas between the officials of both countries have seen a sharp increase in recent years, demonstrated by active embassy relations and frequent bilateral visits. When India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, visited Tajikistan in 2021, the discussions went beyond the protocol and standard topicsof a routine diplomatic event, touching upon humanitarian issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the situation in Afghanistan.[2]
Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister SirojiddinMuhriddin said both countries were strengthening cooperation in sectors related to trade, investment, healthcare, education, culture and industry, as well as in the modern areas of digitalisation, information technology, and artificial intelligence. He also stressed the need to build transport corridors, including the Chabahar port and the North-South corridor, even as he sought to establish joint logistics centres and simplify transit procedures.[3]
Both countries have signed agreements for cooperation in different areas of mutual interest. Tajikistan has gained significantly from its multi-sectoral cooperation with India. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allowed exchange of technical knowledge, equipment transfer in energy development and disaster management, and offered access to satellite imagery, disaster monitoring, and scientific collaboration in space technology.
The cooperation has been extended to education, capacity building, skilling and human resources development. During outbreak of Covid-19, India delivered 698,500 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Tajikistan on 30.11.2021. Tajikistan considers India to be a ‘partner in development’ and seeks Indian support and aid in its developmental activities. In the cultural spheres, India and Tajikistan have developed vibrant relations,» said Dr RashminiKoparkar, a researcher at New Delhi-based Vivekanand International Foundation
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