Video-call with UK Ambassador

On June 9, 2020, a video-call between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan Muzaffar Huseinzoda, the British Ambassador Matthew Lawson and the Head of the DFID Office in Tajikistan   Mrs. Honor Flanagan was held.

The main topics of discussion focused on the results of a video conversation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin with the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North Ireland Wendy Morton on May 21, 2020.

The interlocutors reaffirmed their commitment to the joint fight against COVID-19 and stressed the need to further expand mutually beneficial cooperation in the political, economic and security fields. Partnership within the framework of international organizations and financial institutions was also recognized as important.

The active role of the United Kingdom Department for International Development in mitigating the effects of COVID-19 through implementation of programs, including promoting economic growth and wealth creation, regulatory reform and direct support to the private sector, supporting transparent and efficient management of public finances, promoting regional co-operation and trade to stimulate growth were underlined during the conversation.