Russian Leader Leaves Dushanbe After Signing Key Agreements with Tajikistan

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has officially concluded his state and working visit to Tajikistan, departing from Dushanbe on October 12 after a packed agenda of high-level diplomatic engagements.

The five-day visit, held from October 8 to 12, coincided with two major regional gatherings - the Central Asia-Russia Summit and the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) - both hosted in the Tajik capital, The Caspian Post reports via Tajik media.

According to the official website of the President of Tajikistan, President Emomali Rahmon personally bid farewell to his Russian counterpart at Dushanbe International Airport, highlighting the warm and respectful nature of the bilateral relationship.

The visit resulted in the signing of 16 new bilateral agreements, further reinforcing the strategic partnership between Russia and Tajikistan. A Joint Statement signed by Presidents Putin and Rahmon emphasized their mutual commitment to enhancing cooperation across political, economic, and security domains.

In addition to bilateral talks, President Putin's participation in the two regional summits contributed to a broader push for enhanced collaboration among Central Asian nations and Russia. Several multilateral agreements were reached during the forums, aimed at boosting regional integration and collective security.