The mayor of Tajikistan's capital, Dushanbe, and the chairman of the Tajik parliament's upper chamber, Rustam Emomali, and Chinese Deputy Prime Minister He Lifeng discussed bilateral ties in Beijing, Tajik authorities said on August 23. Among other things, the sides agreed to create a joint venture to produce some 1,500 electric vehicles annually. The project involves Tajikistan's Avesto Group company, which is linked to Emomali, the eldest son of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. In all, business deals worth $400 million were signed between Tajik and Chinese businesses during Emomali's visit to China. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Tajik Service, click here.
Tajikistan, China Discuss Bilateral Ties, Sign $400 Million In Deals
Rustam Emomali (file photo)