Erdogan to visit Tajikistan in nearest time

AKIPRESS.COM - President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon received Minister of National Defense of Turkey Hulusi Akar, Khovar news agency reported.
"We had a productive and important meeting with President Emomali Rahmon," Hulusi Akar told a press conference following a meeting with President Rahmon.
Minister Akar said the President of Tajikistan shared his opinion and suggestions on future of Tajikistan and Central Asia.
Rahmon invited President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Tajikistan.
President Erdogan intends to visit Tajikistan in the nearest time, National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar stated.
"Today we exchanged views on some cooperation issues. I can say our countries have a common position on international issues. We consider Tajikistan as a friendly and brotherly country, important partner in Central Asia. Both countries have common values, one of them are everlasting works of Mavlono Jaloliddin Rumi used by our nations," the Turkish Defense Minister said.
The sides also exchanged views on bilateral and regional cooperation issues, including on situation in Afghanistan, he said.
"After today's meeting the Defense Ministries will further strengthen cooperation in various spheres, defense among them," Minister Hulusi Akar stated.