Dushanbe, 6 September 2021 (TDI): Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Foreign Minister of Tajikistan held a meeting with Luigi di Maio, Foreign Minister of Italy.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed upcoming political contacts and shared opinions on the important topics on the bilateral agenda. The development of engagement with Italy in the political, trade, economic, humanitarian, and security domains was given special focus. The interlocutors remarked on Tajikistan and Italy’s cooperative efforts within the framework of international organizations on key global challenges.
Both sides were keen on discussing the escalating situation in Afghanistan and the region. They emphasized the importance of a coordinated approach in order to combat extremism, terrorism, drug trafficking, transnational crime, and other security challenges.