Chinese premier says China willing to expand cooperation with Tajikistan in emerging industries

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that China is willing to expand cooperation with Tajikistan in emerging industries such as the digital economy and artificial intelligence.

Li, who is on an official visit to the Central Asian country, made the remarks during his meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe.

Li called for deepening cooperation in law enforcement and security with Tajikistan, saying that both sides should strengthen intelligence exchanges and information sharing, jointly combat the three forces of terrorism, separatism and extremism, and safeguard lasting peace and stability in the region.

During the talks, Li also expressed the hope that the Tajik side will continue to take strong measures to ensure the safety and security of Chinese personnel and enterprises in Tajikistan.

The Chinese premier is in the Central Asian country to attend the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.