# China urges deeper security cooperation with Tajikistan amid instability concerns

https://mins.news/en/item/105885

- Reuters, 2026-10-19 08:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/wary-instability-china-calls-deeper-security-cooperation-with-tajikistan-2026-10-19/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad5ce126dfdf200017e3543

> Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on Monday for closer security and intelligence cooperation with Tajikistan to counter what Beijing regards as extremism and separatism. He also said he hoped Tajikistan would take “strong measures” to protect Chinese citizens.

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