Shoura Council meets top officials in Tajikistan

RIYADH: A delegation from the Shoura Council’s Saudi-Tajik-Uzbek Parliamentary Friendship Committee recently met with top officials during an official visit to Tajikistan.
Led by Mohammed Al-Jarba, the committee chairman, the delegation met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Farrukh Sharifzoda at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dushanbe.
The deputy minister welcomed the Saudi delegation, praising the strong relations between the two countries and lauding Saudi Arabia’s global leadership, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Al-Jarba expressed gratitude for the warm reception and affirmed the depth of the bilateral relationship.
During the visit, the delegation also met with Matlubakhon Sattoriyon, the culture minister, and several ministry officials.
Sattoriyon highlighted the importance of deep-rooted cultural relations between the two countries, and praised Saudi Arabia’s international leadership.
They discussed cultural collaboration and the importance of showcasing the rich historical heritage of both nations. The meeting also explored avenues for cooperation in the cultural sector.
The delegation visited the Nurek hydroelectric power plant, where they met with plant officials, toured the facilities, and received a briefing on the construction phases, dams, and services provided by the plant.
They also met with Kamoliddin Muminzod, chairman of the Tourism Development Committee of Tajikistan, for talks on topics of mutual interest, including enhancing cooperation in the tourism sector between the two countries.
The delegation also met with Sultan Rahimzoda, chairman of the State Investment and Property Management Committee of Tajikistan. The meeting covered topics related to economic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan and ways to strengthen ties.
The discussions also highlighted Saudi Arabia’s economic successes under Vision 2030, and achievements in economic and investment targets.
The meetings were attended by Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Tajikistan Walid Al-Rashidan. The delegation included committee members Abdulrahman Al-Sayari, Maj. Gen. Sami Al-Hazmi, Abdullah Al-Najjar, and Hassan Al-Masloum.