A new building of the Tajikistan embassy has opened in Astana, with the ceremony led by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, infohub.kz reports.
The diplomatic mission is located on Anatoly Khrapaty Street. The heads of state jointly cut the ceremonial ribbon, after which the presidential orchestra played the national anthems of Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.
The presidents were shown a video about the Tajik embassy building complex, and then they toured the diplomatic mission.
In addition, the leaders of the two countries planted greenery on the embassy grounds.
Recall that Kassym-Jomart Tokayev praised Emomali Rahmon's contribution to strengthening ties between the two countries and spoke about the significance of the new award he presented to the Tajik leader.
It was previously reported that Tokayev and Rahmon adopted a joint statement following the talks. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also awarded Emomali Rahmon the Order of Qoja Ahmet Yasaui.
We wrote that Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Emomali Rahmon discussed strengthening relations between the two countries, growth in trade turnover, and new joint projects.
Incidentally, a solemn welcoming ceremony was held at the Akorda for President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, who arrived in Astana on an official visit.