King Salman met at Al-Yamama Palace in Riyadh on Sunday the Speaker of the Assembly of Representatives of Tajikistan Shukurjon Zuhurov and his accompanying delegation and reviewed relations and prospects of bilateral cooperation, Saudi media reported.
 During the meeting, King Salman and Shukurjon reviewed bilateral cooperation between the Shoura Council and the Supreme Assembly of Tajikistan. The Tajik parliament speaker later held talks with Shoura Council chairman Sheikh Abdullah M. Al-Asheikh in which they discussed issues of common interest between the two countries.
Shukurjon said, “the distinguished relations between the two countries that currently exist at all levels. In this context Saudi Arabia was the first country to recognize the independence of his country 25 years ago.”
He also praised the Kingdom’s support for the development of Tajikistan.
The Tajik parliament speaker appreciated the position enjoyed by the Kingdom in the Islamic world and its efforts, led by King Salman to ensure security and peace in the region and solving disputes through peaceful means, said the Shoura statement.
The relations between Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan are growing progressively. The relations entered in a new era of cooperation and cordiality following the visit of Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon early last year and his talks with King Salman. With predominantly Muslim population, Tajikistan is a land-locked country in Central Asia.