Tajikistan president meets Fayez, visits Petra

AMMAN — Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon on Monday met with Senate President Faisal Fayez who stressed Jordan’s pride in the strong relations between the two countries, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.  

During the meeting, they reviewed the latest regional events, focusing on the consequences of the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. They also discussed bilateral ties between Jordan and Tajikistan and ways of enhancing them. 

President Rahmon and Fayez praised the levels of diplomatic and political bilateral relations which, Rahmon said, are based on respect and common interests.

Fayez discussed the current events, stressing Jordan’s economic struggle cause by the regional challenges and the large influx of Syrian refugees.  He also said that the US decision contradicts all international legal resolutions related to Jerusalem and the Palestinian issue.

Also on Monday, the Tajik president visited the ancient city of Petra, and toured the historical and archaeological sites in the rose-red city including the Siq, the Treasury, the Court and the Byzantine Church.

Rahmon listened to a briefing about the history of the city and the role of Nabataeans in carving and protecting it. He was also informed on the importance of Petra as the second marvel of the new seven wonders of the world, and as one of the most important tourist attractions in the world in general and Jordan in particular.

Rahmon expressed his pleasure in visiting Petra, calling it a “historic and pleasant opportunity”.

The Tajik president departed from the Kingdom on Monday, after a two-day official visit.