Overview
- The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin and Emomali Rahmon held a phone call on December 31.
- Both leaders confirmed a mutual intention to further strengthen their strategic partnership and allied ties.
- The discussion covered regional issues with specific attention to the evolving situation around Afghanistan.
- RIA Novosti reported that Putin extended New Year greetings to Rahmon during the call.
- Details of the conversation were released by the Kremlin press service and published by RIA Novosti.