Today, 26 April 2024, in the Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father Francis received in audience the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Mr. Emomali Rahmon, who subsequently met with His Eminence Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, accompanied by His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.

During the course of the cordial discussion, held at the Secretariat of State,  the good relations between the Holy See and Tajikistan were evoked, and mention was made of some aspects of the country’s political and socio-economic situation.

Special attention was paid to the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding between peoples and cultures for the promotion of peace and stability in the world.

From the Vatican, 26 April 2024