# Russia’s defense chief reaffirms Tajikistan as a strategic partner

https://mins.news/en/item/50276

- TASS, 2026-09-08 19:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2184457

> Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said Tajikistan has been and remains Russia’s strategic partner. He made the statement at a reception marking the 35th anniversary of Tajikistan’s independence.

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