Overview

• Russia and Tajikistan agreed to intensify contacts between their business communities and create favorable conditions for investment, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon said.
• Vladimir Putin said Rosatom stands ready to pursue peaceful nuclear projects in Tajikistan, including the potential construction of small modular reactors.
• The sides voiced support for investment cooperation in environmental protection, transport and agriculture, with added emphasis on collaboration in the digital economy and artificial intelligence.
• Putin is in Dushanbe for the Central Asia–Russia summit on October 9 and will attend a CIS heads-of-state session on October 10.
• The visit comes as China and the European Union expand economic ties in Central Asia and as an ICC warrant for Putin remains unenforced in practice despite Tajikistan’s membership.