BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 16. Tajikistan and Japan have discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation during talks in Tokyo.
This was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan in a press release published on June 16.
"On June 16, 2026, a meeting was held between the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to Japan, Farhod Salim, and the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Ms. Ayano Kunimitsu," the press release says.
According to the ministry, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of development of bilateral relations, as well as cooperation within international and regional organizations.
To note, Tajikistan and Japan maintain cooperation within the framework of the “Central Asia + Japan” dialogue, as well as through Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) programs, which have supported infrastructure, energy and water management projects in Tajikistan for many years.
On December 20, 2025, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during his official visit to Tokyo. The sides discussed strengthening cooperation within the framework of the rule-based international order, expanding practical connectivity projects between Central Asia and the global economy with Japan’s participation, and further developing cooperation in areas such as counterterrorism, border security and counter-narcotics efforts.
