Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Emomali Rahmon meet in Akorda Palace

ASTANA. KAZINFORM Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon in the Akorda Palace, Kazinform reports.

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By tradition, the Guard of Honor was lined up in the hall of solemn ceremonies. The presidential orchestra performed the national anthems of the two countries. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Emomali Rahmon walked on the carpet to the State Flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan, after which the meeting of the two leaders in a closed-door format began.

Earlier, the Head of State welcomed the Tajik President at the Airport of Astana.

On May 3, Astana hosted the Kazakh-Tajik Business Forum during which the two countries' businessmen signed contracts worth 1 billion 300 million U.S. dollars.