By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo

President Lee Jae-myung had a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon on August 28, 2025.

At the beginning of the conversation, the President Rahmon once again congratulated Lee Jae-myung on his election to the high office of the President of the Republic of Korea.

The two sides discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral and multilateral relations between the two countries. The parties focused on issues of their further development, including cooperation in the fields of digitalization, industrialization, investment, labor migration, education, and other cultural and humanitarian areas.

In this context, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon emphasized the constructive role of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in the implementation of various socio-economic projects in Tajikistan. At the same time, the conversation focused on promoting beneficial cooperation within the framework of the “Central Asia-Korea” Dialogue.

During the conversation, they also exchanged views on individual issues on the international agenda.

President Lee Jae-myung posted following message on his X platform on his phone conversation with President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon: “I am pleased that I was able to hold my first telephone conversation with the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, we have been developing ties with Tajikistan, which is at the heart of the Great Silk Road and is home to the Pamir Mountains, known as the “Roof of the World.” It is also a land of historical heritage, where the monk Hyecho from the Silla era left valuable records during his pilgrimage.

Both sides agreed on the need to make consistent efforts to further develop mutually beneficial relations, as well as to work closely together for the successful hosting of the “Republic of Korea–Central Asia” summit, scheduled to take place in our country next year.”