Overview

• Russia and Tajikistan signed 16 documents in Dushanbe, including a joint statement to deepen their strategic partnership and alliance.
• A cooperation pact was concluded between Russia’s National Guard (Rosgvardiya) and Tajikistan’s National Guard, formalizing closer security ties.
• A new migration accord allows Tajik citizens heading to work in Russia to complete mandatory medical exams in Dushanbe without repeat testing upon arrival.
• Moscow says more than 97% of bilateral trade now uses national currencies, with MIR cards accepted in Tajikistan and cross‑border transfers available via the fast payments system.
• Independent reporting noted Tajikistan, a Rome Statute signatory, did not act on the ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin during the visit.