TAJIKISTAN AND CHINA: ON THE QUESTION OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
The People's Republic of China occupies an important place in the foreign policy of the Republic of Tajikistan, which established diplomatic relations on January 4, 1992. This article analyzes the main stages and development of bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Tajikistan and the People's Republic of China, and also discusses the formation and expansion of relations between the two countries to the level of strategic partnership. The contractual and legal basis of relations between the two countries is made up of more than 200 interstate documents signed by the parties. The analysis shows that bilateral relations between Tajikistan and China are developing at a very good pace. Economic cooperation with China is one of the most important factors in the economic development of Tajikistan. It is necessary to further develop cooperation in this area in order to achieve more significant goals. It is also important to note that the organization and holding of the Days of Culture between Tajikistan and China have become a tradition and are held annually in the capitals of the two countries. This will allow the peoples of the two countries to get acquainted with each other's culture and art. From the point of view of security, both countries are interested in strengthening stability and security in the region. The security of the Central Asian region is very important for China. In this regard, it is very important to develop and strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking.