Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, during his visit to Kazakhstan for the Regional Ecological Summit (RES 2026), met with Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon, who is also among the attendees.
The presidents hailed that relations between the two countries are developing with stable and positive momentum, covering various areas of cooperation, Khachaturyan’s Office said in a readout.
At the same time, both sides emphasized that there is still significant untapped potential, the full use of which requires targeted and consistent steps, as well as the expansion of joint initiatives.
“During the conversation, the sides thoroughly discussed regional developments, stressing that a qualitatively new situation has emerged in the South Caucasus following the events of August 2025. In this context, it was noted that the current realities open new opportunities for the region and neighboring countries to rethink their cooperation and build it on more predictable, mutually beneficial, and long-term foundations,” the readout said.
In particular, the importance of peace, stability, and the development of communications was emphasized as key prerequisites for economic activity and the deepening of mutual ties.
During the meeting, the presidents exchanged views on ways to expand cooperation in promising areas such as the economy, high technology and artificial intelligence, agriculture, education and science, as well as other forward-looking sectors. Emphasis was placed on promoting innovation, developing scientific and educational links, exchanging professional experience and best practices, and implementing joint programs that could contribute to the economic growth and competitiveness of both countries.
The sides also highlighted the importance of continuously strengthening cooperation on international and regional platforms, stressing the need for the effective use of multilateral formats. In this context, emphasis was placed on advancing aligned agendas and bringing positions closer on issues of mutual interest, in the interest of both countries and broader regional stability.
At the end of the meeting, the presidents reaffirmed their readiness to continue developing and deepening bilateral relations, elevating them to a qualitatively new level.
The Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES 2026), initiated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, will take place on April 22–24, 2026, in Astana under the theme Shared Vision for a Resilient Future.
The United Nations is a strategic partner of the summit, which will bring together governments, international organizations, and other stakeholders to advance environmental sustainability in Central Asia. Eighteen UN agencies will co-organize 27 sessions and five workshops focused on key thematic areas related to climate action, environmental resilience, and sustainable development, according to organizers.
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