BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 10. Tajikistan's
Ambassador to the U.S., Zavqi Zavqizoda, and Special Assistant to
the President and Senior Director for South and Central Asian
Affairs at the National Security Council, Michael I Geremia,
discussed the further development of cooperation on October 6,
2026, at the US National Security Council.
This was reported by the press service of Tajikistan's Ministry
of Foreign Affairs.
"On October 6, 2026, a meeting was held at the US National
Security Council between Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the United States Zavqi
Zavqizoda and Special Assistant to the President and Senior
Director for South and Central Asian Affairs at the National
Security Council, Michael I Geremia," the statement said.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and
prospects of cooperation between Tajikistan and the United States,
the expansion of political dialogue, the strengthening of trade and
investment ties, and regional security issues.
The parties also discussed cooperation between the two countries
within the Central Asia–United States (C5+1) format.
Meanwhile, Tajikistan and the US maintain bilateral engagement
on political, economic, and security issues. Their cooperation
includes diplomatic dialogue, trade and investment relations, and
regional stability in Central Asia.
The C5+1 format provides a platform for the United States and
the five Central Asian countries to discuss shared priorities,
including economic connectivity, regional security, energy and
sustainable development. The format also supports dialogue on
opportunities to expand commercial ties and strengthen regional
cooperation.
Continued diplomatic contacts provide an opportunity for both
sides to review areas of mutual interest and identify potential
avenues for further cooperation.
