Relations of Tajikistan with Canada

Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Tajikistan and Canada were established on March 28, 1992.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to the Republic of Tajikistan (with residence in Astana) is Mr. Christopher Duggan (since 2025).

One of the most important political events in the relations between the two countries is the meeting of the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Emomali Rahmon with the Prime Minister of Canada Mr. Justin Trudeau (September 21, 2017) held on the margins of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Ms. Chrystia Freeland on December 7, 2017 in Vienna (Austria) on the margins of the 24th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OSCE Participating States, as well as the Minister’s telephone conversations with his Canadian counterparts François-Philippe Champagne (June 8, 2020) and Marc Garneau (September 6, 2021) contributed to the strengthening of constructive contacts and high-level dialogue between the two countries. The talks focused on key issues of bilateral cooperation between Tajikistan and Canada, including in political, economic, social, humanitarian and security areas.

The Republic of Tajikistan and Canada pay special attention to the issues of economic and industrial cooperation and use the necessary tools to strengthen comprehensive relations. The volume of bilateral trade between the Republic of Tajikistan and Canada in 2023 increased by 1.9 times compared to 2022.

Canada has for many years supported Tajikistan through the implementation of projects and programs in agriculture, health and education funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

The parties also cooperate within the framework of international organizations.

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