Tajikistan President begins visit

Tajikistan President begins visit

JAKARTA: Tajikistan President Emomali Sharipovich Rahmonov
began his five-day state visit to Indonesia on Monday, aimed at
enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries.

The President is slated to hold bilateral talks with
Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Tuesday at the
Presidential Palace.

Rahmonov is also expected to meet other high-ranking state
officials, including Vice President Hamzah Haz, People's
Consultative Assembly speaker Amien Rais and House of
Representatives speaker Akbar Tandjung.

During his stay, President Rahmonov will also visit the
Jababeka industrial estate in Cikarang, West Java, 40 kilometers
east of the capital, on Wednesday.

Before leaving the country, President Rahmonov will also make
a stop on the resort island of Bali.--JP