China's premier visits Tajikistan, pledges wider cooperation
Premier Li Qiang, China's head of government, arrived in Dushanbe for an official visit and a regional summit. Beijing then signaled interest in digital economy and AI ties.
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What happened
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Dushanbe on Sunday for an official visit to Tajikistan and the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. On Monday he said China is willing to expand cooperation with Tajikistan in emerging industries such as the digital economy and artificial intelligence. China and Tajikistan also pledged closer security and intelligence cooperation to combat terrorism and strengthen regional stability.
Why it matters
The pledges aim to combat terrorism and strengthen regional stability, which China says is its reason for deeper security ties with Tajikistan.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 3:39 AM ET: Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Dushanbe for an official visit and a regional summit.
- Oct 19, 3:49 AM ET: Li Qiang said China is willing to expand cooperation with Tajikistan in emerging industries.
- Oct 19, 11:40 AM ET: China and Tajikistan pledged closer security and intelligence cooperation to combat terrorism.
Coverage
- Wary of instability, China calls for deeper security cooperation with Tajikistan (Reuters)
- Wary of Instability, China Calls for Deeper Security Cooperation With Tajikistan (Reuters)
- Chinese premier says China willing to expand cooperation with Tajikistan in emerging industries (CGTN)
- Chinese premier arrives in Tajikistan for official visit, SCO meeting (CGTN)
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