The Friendship Medal is China's highest state honor for foreigners, reserved for those who have made outstanding contributions to China's modernization drive, promoting exchange and cooperation between China and the world, and safeguarding world peace. Today's ceremony for Tajik President Emomali Rahmon marks the first time the award was presented outside of China.
DUSHANBE, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon bid farewell to Chinese President Xi Jinping at the airport on Saturday after Xi wrapped up a state visit to Tajikistan. The visit saw the two countries elevate their ties to comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the new era.
DUSHANBE, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on Friday jointly met the press after they held talks. Xi is on a state visit to Tajikistan after attending a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Astana and paying a state visit to Kazakhstan.
DUSHANBE, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on Friday signed a joint statement between the two countries. Xi is on a state visit to Tajikistan after attending a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Astana and paying a state visit to Kazakhstan.
