Mohammed Al-Amiri Assumes Duties... Kuwait's First Ambassador Resident in Tajikistan
Kuwait’s Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan, Mohammed Rashid Al-Amiri, presented his credentials to Tajik Foreign Minister Sarajiddin Mehriddin on Tuesday, becoming Kuwait’s first resident ambassador to Tajikistan. This event coincided with the opening of the Kuwaiti embassy in the capital, Dushanbe, and its official commencement of operations.
During the meeting, Ambassador Al-Amiri conveyed greetings and best wishes from Kuwait’s political leadership to Tajikistan and its friendly people, wishing them continued progress and prosperity. He also conveyed greetings from Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jaraah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to his Tajik counterpart, reaffirming Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening friendship and cooperation with Tajikistan and expanding ties across various fields.
In a conversation with Al-Rai, Al-Amiri stated that “the opening of the embassy in the capital, Dushanbe, reflects Kuwait’s interest in enhancing its diplomatic presence in Central Asia and consolidating its relations with the Republic of Tajikistan.” He noted that “the embassy’s opening marks a historic milestone in Kuwaiti-Tajik relations and a new launchpad for strengthening bilateral cooperation and serving mutual interests, in line with the aspirations of the leaderships and friendly peoples of both countries.”
He emphasized Kuwait’s dedication to enhancing bilateral relations and elevating cooperation across political, economic, investment, cultural, and developmental fields, alongside strengthening coordination and consultation on regional and international issues of common interest. He expressed his appreciation for the congratulations he received on this occasion from former Tajik Ambassador and former head of the diplomatic corps, Zubiddullo Zubiddzoda.
In a message sent to Zubiddzoda, Al-Amiri expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation for his kind sentiments and sincere congratulations on the opening of the Kuwaiti embassy in Dushanbe and the presentation of his credentials to Minister Mehriddin.
For his part, Zubiddzoda expressed his great joy at the opening of Kuwait’s first embassy in Dushanbe, describing the step as a historic development in bilateral relations and a manifestation of the shared desire to elevate cooperation to broader levels. Speaking via his Instagram account, he stated that the embassy’s opening is not merely a diplomatic achievement but also reflects mutual trust and political will on the part of both countries’ leaderships to strengthen relations across various fields. He affirmed that the presence of a resident Kuwaiti diplomatic mission in Tajikistan would provide new momentum for direct communication between government institutions and the private sector in both countries.
He added that this step would facilitate political dialogue, intensify official visits, and enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation, while opening broader horizons for collaboration in culture, education, tourism, and development. He confirmed that the presence of a Kuwaiti embassy in Dushanbe would also facilitate the provision of consular services, strengthen communication between businessmen and investors, encourage the establishment of new partnerships serving mutual interests, and expand cooperation areas in regional and international forums.
It is worth noting that bilateral relations between Kuwait and Tajikistan have witnessed significant development in recent years through the exchange of official visits and coordination in international forums. Additionally, Kuwait has implemented several developmental projects through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, while the Kuwait Red Crescent Society has carried out numerous relief and humanitarian projects, reflecting the depth of relations between the two friendly countries.
