Chinese, Tajik FMs meet on ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed bilateral ties with his Tajik counterpart Sirojiddin Aslov on Friday.

They discussed the current situation and the prospect of cooperation between the two countries, as well as regional and international issues.

The two sides highlighted the upcoming visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Tajikistan in September and drafted cooperation documents that are expected to be signed during Xi's visit.

They compared notes on a number of issues related to regional and international cooperation, including the cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

The two sides voiced the hope that Tajikistan and China would continue developing cooperation in the spirit of good neighborliness.

The ministers also mentioned the situation in Afghanistan and expressed the hope that the presidential elections would contribute to peace and stability in the country.

They also exchanged views on fighting international terrorism, separatism and extremism.

Wang, who arrived here Wednesday, attended the meeting of SCO foreign ministers on Thursday.