The Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon had a telephone conversation with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

During the conversation, the sides focused on pressing issues concerning the Tajik-Russian strategic partnership, including in trade, economic, cultural, humanitarian, military and technical aspects of bilateral relations.

In addition, the heads of state looked at the regional and global agenda, particularly touching upon the upcoming summits of the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization set to take place in Dushanbe.

The presidents exchanged detailed views on the current military and political developments in Afghanistan, focusing on the situation on the Tajik-Afghan border.

They agreed to continue coordinating their efforts related to Afghanistan and to maintain contact on various levels.