India and Tajikistan went ahead on strategic partnership and signed six agreements

India and Tajikistan on 3 September 2012 signed six agreements in the field of sports, health, culture, education, labour, textiles and energy.

India and the central Asian country of Tajikistan agreed to advance their ties to a strategic partnership in order to impart greater strength to the relationship through all-round co-operation and engagement.

The President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. Emomali Rahmon, was on a State Visit to India from 1 to 4 September 2012 at the invitation of the President of the Republic of India. This was the fifth visit to India by President Mr. Emomali Rahmon.
The visiting dignitary also attended a business meeting organized jointly by ASSOCHAM, CII and FICCI.

Both the countries identified information technology, bio-technology, mining, tourism, pharmaceuticals among other sectors as high potential area.

After the agreements it was decided that India will increase training slots for Tajikistan from 100 to 150 under India Technology and Eco Training Programme.