Presidents of Armenia and Tajikistan confirm their countries`  readiness to deepen relations

ArmInfo. During their meeting in Astana, Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan of Armenia and Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan confirmed their countries' readiness to further develop and deepen bilateral relations, taking them to a qualitatively new level.

According to the press service of the President of Armenia, the  interlocutors noted with satisfaction that relations between the two  countries are developing steadily and positively, encompassing  various areas of cooperation. At the same time, the parties mutually  recognized the significant untapped potential in bilateral relations,  the full realization of which requires targeted and consistent steps,  as well as the expansion of joint initiatives. Khachatryan and Rahmon  discussed regional developments in detail, emphasizing that following  the events of August 2025 (the signing of the Washington Declaration  - ed.), a qualitatively new situation has emerged in the South  Caucasus. The parties noted that the current realities open up new  opportunities for the region and neighboring countries to rethink  cooperation and build it on a more predictable, mutually beneficial,  and long-term basis. In this context, the importance of peace,  stability, and the development of communications as a prerequisite  for economic activity and the deepening of mutual ties was also  emphasized.

The presidents of Armenia and Tajikistan also considered ways to  expand cooperation in the economy, high technology, artificial  intelligence, agriculture, education and science, and other promising  areas. In particular, they noted the importance of promoting  innovation, developing scientific and educational ties, exchanging  professional experience and best practices, and implementing joint  programs that contribute to the economic growth and competitiveness  of both countries.

The parties also attached great importance to further strengthening  cooperation on international and regional platforms, emphasizing the  need for the effective use of multilateral formats. In this context,  Khachatryan and Rahmon emphasized the importance of promoting  consonant agendas, as well as converging positions on issues of  mutual interest for the benefit of both countries and to ensure  broader regional stability.