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| Chinese Embassy, Dushanbe | Tajik Embassy, Beijing |
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| Ambassador Ji Shumin | Ambassador Saidzoda Zohir Ozod |
The People's Republic of China and the Republic of Tajikistan have friendly relations characterized by bilateral and multilateral collaboration.
The two countries established formal relations on January 4, 1992, shortly after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. As the leader of Tajikistan, now-President Emomali Rahmon first visited Beijing in March 1993. [1] China's embassy in Dushanbe has been functioning since March 13, 1992 and the Tajik embassy in Beijing was established on April 7, 1997.
The total trade turnover between the two countries in 2012 has reached U.S. $2 billion. China is among the three largest trade partners of Tajikistan. [2] A number of large Chinese enterprises in various industries operate in Tajikistan.[ citation needed ] In 2012, Tajikistan obtained China's promise to provide it with nearly US$1 billion in the form of grants, technical assistance and credits on preferential terms. [3]
In 2022, China accounted for 17.5% of Tajikistan's total trade, second largest after Russia. [4]
Tajikistan is active in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), viewing the BRI as an opportunity to increase inbound foreign direct investment, modernize its transportation infrastructure, and build better connections with Europe and China. [5] : 216
China had a longstanding territorial claim on about 28,430 square kilometers (10.977 square miles) of Tajik territory since 1884, which was taken from the then Qing dynasty by unequal treaties. [6] [7]
In 2011, as part of a boundary agreement, China officially relinquished its claim on 96% of the total disputed territory, while Tajikistan ceded around 4% - about 1,137 square km (439 square miles) – to China. [7] [8] [9]
Tajikistan and China are active members of regional and international organizations and as a result, they closely cooperate within the frameworks of these organizations, particularly within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.[ citation needed ]
The legal framework of the relationship between the two countries accounts for more than 200 interstate and intergovernmental agreements.[ citation needed ]
In July 2019, Tajikistan was one of 50 countries that supported China's policies in Xinjiang, signing a joint letter to the UNHRC commending China's "remarkable achievements in the field of human rights", claiming "Now safety and security has returned to Xinjiang and the fundamental human rights of people of all ethnic groups there are safeguarded. [10] [11]
In November 2019, Tajikistan was one of 54 countries that signed a joint statement in which they expressed their support for China's policies in Xinjiang. [12]
In June 2020, Tajikistan was one of 53 countries that supported the Hong Kong national security law at the United Nations. [13]
Because it has a border with China's Xinjiang region, which contains numerous ethnic minorities, Tajikistan's political stability is critical to China.
The governments of China and Tajikistan collaborate on security and military training; this collaboration has become stronger since the 2001 United States invasion of Afghanistan. The two countries' militaries have conducted joint military exercises since 2006. In 2021 amid security concerns related to the 2021 Taliban offensive, Chinese Minister of Public Security Zhao Kezhi said that the military exercises would improve both countries' counterterrorism efforts. [14]
It is alleged that Chinese troops have been present in Tajikistan since approximately 2016, with the purpose of monitoring access to the Wakhan Corridor. [15] The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan denied that there are Chinese troops in Tajikistan. [15]
| Guest | Host | Place of visit | Date of visit |
|---|---|---|---|
 President Emomali Rahmon |  President Xi Jinping | Beijing | May 19–21, 2013 [16] |
| Premier Li Keqiang | President Emomali Rahmon | Dushanbe | October 11–14, 2018 |
| President Xi Jinping | President Emomali Rahmon | Dushanbe | June 14–16, 2019. [17] [18] |
| President Emomali Rahmon | President Xi Jinping | Xi'an, Beijing | May 17–21, 2023 [19] |
Bokhtar, previously known as Qurghonteppa, Kurganteppa and Kurgan-Tyube, is a city in southwestern Tajikistan, which serves as the capital of the Khatlon region. Bokhtar is the largest city in southern Tajikistan, and is located 100 kilometres (62 mi) south of Dushanbe and 150 kilometres (93 mi) north of Kunduz, Afghanistan.
Tajikistan–Uzbekistan relations refers to the relations between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Sherali Khayrulloyevich Khayrulloyev is a retired Tajikistani general and politician. He was the Minister of Defense of Tajikistan from 1995 to 2013.
The Tajik Ground Forces, known officially as the Ground Forces of the Ministry of Defense of Tajikistan are the land forces of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan. Formed during the Tajik Civil War, it makes up about 70 percent of the country's Armed Forces.
The Border Troops, also called the Border Service, is the border guard of Tajikistan. Functioning under the State Committee for National Security as part of the Armed Forces, the border guards are trained by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, along with the Afghan Border Police. A higher education college is located in the capital, Dushanbe, the Border Troops Academy, and a Border Troops Training Centre is located south of it, in the Rudaki District. The main control station of the border troops is the Border Management Center of the Main Border Guard Directorate of the SCNS.
Lieutenant General Latif Mirzoevich Fayziyev, also known by his persianized name Latifjon Mirzo Faizizoda, is a lieutenant general in the armed forces of Tajikistan. From 2006 to 2014, he was the chief of the Tajik Mobile Forces. He is currently a Ministry of Defense Advisor (MoDA) and commander of the Dushanbe Military Garrison.
The following lists events that happened during 2013 in Tajikistan.
Dr. Shukhrat Muzafarovich Sultonov is a Tajik politician and diplomat. Sultonov was the chief of Presidential Administration for Emomali Rahmon from October 2001 to December 2003.
The Independence Day of Tajikistan, officially known as the Day of State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, is the main national holiday of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The Order of Ismoili Somoni is Tajikistan's highest distinction. It is named after Isma'il ibn Ahmad, also known as Ismoili Somoni.
Colonel General Sherali Mirzo is a Tajik Colonel General who serves as the Minister of Defence since 20 November 2013, succeeding Sherali Khayrulloyev.
The title Hero of Tajikistan is a state award of Tajikistan. It was first awarded in 1996 and was awarded for service to the implementation of domestic and foreign policy.
Armed Forces Day also known as Tajik National Army Day or Defender of the Fatherland Day is a national holiday celebrated annually on 23 February, commemorating the founding of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan. The event is marked by military parades, fireworks and ceremonies around of the country.
Qimmatgul Khudoberdievna Aliberdiyeva is a Tajikistani politician.
The Tajikistan Independence Day Military Parade is the main event of the Independence Day of Tajikistan. This parade is held every 5 years in Dushanbe on September 9. The participants in the parade are from agencies of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan. The parade route is made up of Rudaki Avenue, Dousti Square and Hofizi Sherozi Avenue.
The following is a list of state awards in Tajikistan. State awards include the orders, decorations, and medals.
The Security Council of Tajikistan is a Tajik government consultative group under the country's President's Executive Office. which advises the president on national security issues and matters. It was formed in 2003 with the head of being the President of the Republic of Tajikistan. It was formerly and independent organization until June 2018, when it was subordinated to the president. The Secretary of the Security Council since March 2019 has been Nasrullo Mahmudzoda. It is essentially a constituent body of the military and security leadership to work out solutions for the implementation of domestic and foreign policy in the national security field.
The Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense of Tajikistan (KHF) (Tajik: Кумитаи ҳолатҳои фавқулодда ва мудофиаи граждании назди Ҳукумати Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Russian: Комитет по чрезвычайным ситуациям и гражданской обороне при правительстве Таджикистана) is the emergencies and civil defense ministry of Tajikistan. The ministry is authorized to make decisions on the protection of the Tajik population/territory from natural disasters and other geological processes.
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The Order of Glory or Sharaf Order is a state distinction and award of the Republic of Tajikistan. It is awarded to people for their services to the development of the economy, social sphere, science, culture and education, exemplary state and military service and fruitful public activity. The Order of Honor has two degrees:
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