Tajikistan Ambassador: Kuwait Holds a Special Place in Our Foreign Policy
Ambassador Khosrow Nazari confirms the depth of Tajik-Kuwaiti relations.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
The Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Kuwait, Khosrow Nazari, affirmed that Tajik-Kuwaiti relations are witnessing steady development, based on mutual respect, political dialogue, trust, and mutually beneficial partnerships. He noted that his country looks forward to translating the strong political understanding between the two nations into broader and more effective practical and economic cooperation.
This was stated in a speech delivered during the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, attended by Kuwait’s Minister of Public Works, Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan, the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Asian Affairs, Nawaf Al-Ahmad, and several ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions.
Nazari emphasized that Kuwait holds a special and cherished place in Tajikistan’s foreign policy, pointing out that diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on March 31, 1995. A few weeks later, President Emomali Rahmon paid his first official visit to Kuwait, which was the first visit by a Tajik president to an Arab state.
He noted that President Rahmon’s recent official visit to Kuwait in November 2024, and his meetings with His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, marked a significant milestone in the trajectory of bilateral relations, providing strong momentum to cooperation and opening new horizons for partnership across various fields.
He highlighted that the opening of the Kuwaiti Embassy in Dushanbe and the commencement of duties by the first Kuwaiti ambassador resident in Tajikistan represent an important step reflecting deep mutual trust and a shared will to enhance closeness between the two peoples.
He pointed to promising opportunities for both countries in the fields of trade, investment, infrastructure, agriculture, energy, tourism, and other priority sectors. He added that Tajikistan looks forward to hosting the fifth meeting of the Joint Governmental Committee for Economic, Commercial, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation in Dushanbe.
Nazari praised cooperation with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development and its contributions to supporting development projects in Tajikistan, regarding this cooperation as a model of developmental solidarity and an embodiment of Kuwait’s approach to supporting development in friendly countries.
He also underscored the importance of cultural exchange, tourism, education, and direct communication between the peoples of the two countries. He described the direct flight route between Kuwait and Dushanbe, operated by Jazeera Airways, as an important bridge between the two nations, noting that direct flights have contributed to revitalizing tourism, business, investment, and cultural exchange.
Nazari stated that celebrating the 35th anniversary of independence is not merely a remembrance of a historical occasion, but a reflection on the journey of a nation that has spanned 35 years, and a look toward a future that Tajikistan views with confidence, determination, and hope.
