Rahmon noted the special importance of the Russian-US summit for reducing tension in the world.

The meeting of the heads of Russia and the United States, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, is of particular political importance for reducing tension on the world stage. This was announced on August 18 by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in a telephone conversation with the Russian leader.

"The leader of the nation, emphasizing the special political importance of the outcome of the meeting of the Presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States of America in Alaska to reduce tension and strengthen mutual understanding on the world stage, expressed support for the peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis," a statement on the website of the Leader of the republic said.

In addition, it is noted that during the conversation, the heads of state discussed issues of Tajik-Russian bilateral cooperation. The Presidents also agreed to continue dialogue and contacts at the highest level.

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The world's media celebrate the warm welcome, Europe and Ukraine are worried, and both delegations are ready for a detailed conversation.

Earlier in the day, the Kremlin's press service reported that Putin and Rahmon also discussed topical issues of preparations for the Russian president's state visit to Tajikistan, the Central Asia-Russia summit and the meeting of the Council of Leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

The meeting between Putin and Trump took place on August 15 in Anchorage, Alaska. During the press conference, the Russian leader noted the desire of his colleague from the United States for a settlement. Trump, in turn, shared that the negotiations went very well and called the summit in Alaska wonderful.

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